| 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 | $147.63 | 6.637% | $157.4282 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.94 | 6.328% | $182.8204 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.92 | 4.623% | $146.3885 | $146.39 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.75 | 9.623% | $26.0355 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.50 | 5.613% | $173.7334 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.87 | 13.844% | $39.6974 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.37 | 8.857% | $36.3256 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.98 | $762.4290 | $762.44 | $762.50 | $762.30 | |