| 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 | $140.84 | 11.800% | $157.4591 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.81 | 13.801% | $121.5508 | $121.55 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.53 | 4.343% | $187.327 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.72 | 6.536% | $52.9697 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.27 | 8.871% | $18.802 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.82 | 6.789% | $105.5289 | $105.53 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.76 | 9.303% | $95.9243 | $95.92 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.75 | $739.5618 | $739.56 | $739.55 | $739.60 | |