| 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 | $154.98 | 7.295% | $166.2858 | $166.29 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.47 | 6.699% | $154.148 | $154.15 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.36 | 9.564% | $150.4971 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.62 | 3.794% | $139.7275 | $139.73 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.98 | 11.537% | $8.9007 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.61 | 9.770% | $110.4396 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.38 | 6.231% | $57.7684 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.40 | $787.7671 | $787.78 | $787.80 | $787.70 | |