| 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 | $147.58 | 9.412% | $161.4702 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.77 | 4.676% | $143.1654 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.38 | 13.496% | $26.5354 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.91 | 8.750% | $43.4021 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.92 | 6.618% | $125.7239 | $125.72 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.92 | 6.542% | $185.2978 | $185.30 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.46 | 6.774% | $188.4134 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.94 | $874.0082 | $874.01 | $873.95 | $874.00 | |