| 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 | $139.32 | 13.429% | $158.0293 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.77 | 11.560% | $23.171 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.61 | 13.828% | $48.5021 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.53 | 8.479% | $224.0417 | $224.04 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.45 | 4.325% | $100.6215 | $100.62 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.52 | 5.195% | $45.7809 | $45.78 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.51 | 9.807% | $129.0342 | $129.03 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.71 | $729.1807 | $729.17 | $729.20 | $729.10 | |