| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $144.81 | 8.522% | $157.1507 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.57 | 10.811% | $60.4696 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.33 | 13.762% | $247.239 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.40 | 7.825% | $6.9008 | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.92 | 9.733% | $275.342 | $275.34 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.39 | 3.754% | $87.558 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.29 | 8.193% | $192.8973 | $192.90 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.71 | $1,027.5574 | $1,027.56 | $1,027.55 | $1,027.60 | |