| 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 | $148.31 | 6.480% | $157.9205 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.53 | 7.661% | $38.252 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.25 | 7.138% | $20.6241 | $20.62 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.83 | 7.404% | $8.4097 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.63 | 9.169% | $89.1147 | $89.11 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.29 | 7.193% | $183.6109 | $183.61 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.25 | 12.343% | $230.584 | $230.58 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.09 | $728.5159 | $728.50 | $728.45 | $728.50 | |