| 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 | $142.99 | 10.841% | $158.4915 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.37 | 5.325% | $17.2417 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.64 | 6.183% | $12.3597 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.74 | 13.871% | $178.4814 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.54 | 12.782% | $190.0828 | $190.08 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.51 | 10.499% | $49.1831 | $49.18 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.73 | 9.208% | $118.7419 | $118.74 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.52 | $724.5821 | $724.57 | $724.65 | $724.60 | |