| 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 | $145.53 | 9.438% | $159.2651 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.49 | 9.807% | $56.5396 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.87 | 9.375% | $69.8578 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.38 | 10.859% | $74.6968 | $74.70 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.28 | 6.277% | $72.5659 | $72.57 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.52 | 10.806% | $257.6461 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.34 | 6.716% | $147.6309 | $147.63 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.41 | $838.2022 | $838.22 | $838.20 | $838.20 | |