| 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 | $148.51 | 7.167% | $159.1537 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.49 | 9.349% | $85.828 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.45 | 8.152% | $29.6877 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.35 | 6.809% | $5.7143 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.95 | 10.591% | $275.3163 | $275.32 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.37 | 11.822% | $208.4027 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.98 | 13.849% | $211.7364 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.10 | $975.8391 | $975.84 | $975.85 | $975.80 | |