| 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 | $139.77 | 12.487% | $157.2231 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.29 | 11.729% | $75.1824 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.74 | 8.303% | $19.213 | $19.21 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.96 | 3.747% | $68.4315 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.99 | 5.306% | $43.1649 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.27 | 7.508% | $216.3814 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.99 | 7.402% | $59.0604 | $59.06 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.01 | $638.6567 | $638.64 | $638.65 | $638.70 | |