| 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 | $140.62 | 12.655% | $158.4155 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.47 | 5.841% | $97.8712 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.93 | 12.256% | $185.1438 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.96 | 6.656% | $134.3439 | $134.34 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.30 | 6.339% | $14.1431 | $14.14 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.37 | 7.499% | $21.8975 | $21.90 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.43 | 4.507% | $120.6324 | $120.63 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.08 | $732.4474 | $732.44 | $732.45 | $732.30 | |