| 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 | $140.60 | 8.422% | $152.4413 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.70 | 11.848% | $8.6123 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.77 | 12.116% | $121.9486 | $121.95 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.80 | 11.835% | $98.1911 | $98.19 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.93 | 8.769% | $41.2561 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.67 | 3.195% | $162.7076 | $162.71 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.87 | 11.453% | $179.2944 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.34 | $764.4514 | $764.45 | $764.45 | $764.40 | |