| 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 | $141.49 | 9.845% | $155.4197 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.79 | 7.151% | $34.0633 | $34.06 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.63 | 13.175% | $49.3783 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.99 | 11.733% | $150.8284 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.65 | 10.601% | $239.6171 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.80 | 4.381% | $40.4998 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.55 | 9.414% | $68.4385 | $68.44 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.90 | $738.2451 | $738.25 | $738.25 | $738.20 | |