| 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 | $142.91 | 9.600% | $156.6294 | $156.63 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.76 | 5.681% | $53.6437 | $53.64 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.54 | 5.123% | $198.1989 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.51 | 9.767% | $38.9783 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.26 | 4.596% | $31.6507 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.86 | 6.133% | $129.3337 | $129.33 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.78 | 8.300% | $166.5437 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.62 | $774.9784 | $774.97 | $775.05 | $774.90 | |