| 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 | $145.50 | 8.380% | $157.6929 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.81 | 9.747% | $95.2714 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.44 | 9.385% | $61.7369 | $61.74 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.31 | 11.695% | $139.965 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.30 | 6.241% | $6.6932 | $6.69 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.94 | 9.756% | $189.812 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.71 | 8.174% | $60.2637 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.01 | $711.4351 | $711.43 | $711.40 | $711.50 | |