| 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 | $138.37 | 4.611% | $144.7502 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.45 | 3.270% | $167.7621 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.68 | 7.391% | $74.83 | $74.83 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.38 | 4.603% | $151.0258 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.72 | 5.604% | $29.2734 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.69 | 3.601% | $60.8034 | $60.80 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.90 | 3.167% | $159.8057 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.19 | $788.2506 | $788.25 | $788.25 | $788.30 | |