| 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 | $149.74 | 9.350% | $163.7407 | $163.74 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.69 | 13.678% | $72.4015 | $72.40 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.77 | 8.849% | $188.0584 | $188.06 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.76 | 3.841% | $231.3162 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.70 | 11.765% | $28.7236 | $28.72 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.99 | 5.386% | $151.7453 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.96 | 12.267% | $78.542 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.61 | $914.5277 | $914.53 | $914.50 | $914.40 | |