| 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 | $143.64 | 10.250% | $158.3631 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.82 | 13.245% | $216.0941 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.58 | 10.418% | $8.3697 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.26 | 4.819% | $19.1399 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.91 | 10.826% | $29.8233 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.81 | 7.173% | $163.7711 | $163.77 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.38 | 3.464% | $188.6976 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.40 | $784.2588 | $784.25 | $784.20 | $784.30 | |