| 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 | $142.44 | 12.477% | $160.2122 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.58 | 7.513% | $24.2764 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.95 | 8.125% | $39.9522 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.37 | 9.144% | $26.5984 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.79 | 10.409% | $112.3853 | $112.39 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.58 | 10.766% | $255.4042 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.80 | 7.183% | $28.725 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.51 | $647.5537 | $647.56 | $647.60 | $647.60 | |