| 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 | $147.55 | 9.837% | $162.0645 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.90 | 5.614% | $47.4207 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.71 | 8.682% | $219.2225 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.74 | 6.282% | $25.2313 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.84 | 9.307% | $158.3203 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.44 | 9.646% | $125.4789 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.94 | 12.693% | $82.1983 | $82.20 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.12 | $819.9365 | $819.93 | $819.90 | $819.90 | |