| 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 | $142.51 | 9.651% | $156.2636 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.84 | 3.430% | $72.2355 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.55 | 3.805% | $73.2344 | $73.23 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.31 | 6.845% | $70.8489 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.93 | 5.391% | $180.1448 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.44 | 4.230% | $192.2418 | $192.24 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.28 | 3.528% | $39.6305 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.86 | $784.5995 | $784.59 | $784.65 | $784.40 | |