| 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 | $140.50 | 12.710% | $158.3576 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.95 | 7.826% | $242.5546 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.64 | 12.174% | $32.1266 | $32.13 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.60 | 8.435% | $131.857 | $131.86 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.57 | 6.771% | $120.1921 | $120.19 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.69 | 3.561% | $80.4565 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.88 | 13.677% | $19.1887 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.83 | $784.7331 | $784.74 | $784.75 | $784.90 | |