| 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 | $145.42 | 8.570% | $157.8825 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.72 | 12.312% | $154.6761 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.90 | 13.400% | $196.0686 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.31 | 4.429% | $117.2842 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.75 | 5.603% | $28.2488 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.80 | 6.180% | $26.3326 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.34 | 6.779% | $20.6511 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.24 | $701.1439 | $701.14 | $701.20 | $701.20 | |