| 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 | $147.67 | 10.244% | $162.7973 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.86 | 5.106% | $71.3249 | $71.32 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.58 | 8.334% | $234.6298 | $234.63 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.91 | 4.187% | $207.2384 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.26 | 6.206% | $151.0887 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.67 | 12.834% | $89.8948 | $89.89 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.36 | 8.270% | $30.7054 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.31 | $947.6793 | $947.68 | $947.70 | $947.60 | |