| 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 | $140.88 | 11.286% | $156.7797 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.73 | 6.569% | $35.9457 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.95 | 8.204% | $30.243 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.59 | 4.563% | $90.5411 | $90.54 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.67 | 11.149% | $270.8368 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.98 | 6.417% | $128.7433 | $128.74 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.72 | 10.428% | $44.9663 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.52 | $758.0559 | $758.06 | $758.10 | $757.90 | |