| 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 | $147.70 | 6.549% | $157.3729 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.57 | 9.327% | $44.354 | $44.35 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.66 | 10.585% | $164.3957 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.61 | 9.180% | $72.7248 | $72.72 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.29 | 8.255% | $105.3213 | $105.32 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.51 | 8.806% | $48.4296 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.68 | 9.740% | $34.7656 | $34.77 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.02 | $627.3639 | $627.36 | $627.30 | $627.40 | |