| 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 | $138.91 | 12.175% | $155.8223 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.38 | 12.385% | $118.4313 | $118.43 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.75 | 7.106% | $158.2491 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.99 | 10.560% | $86.2257 | $86.23 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.36 | 13.766% | $169.9209 | $169.92 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.84 | 10.710% | $6.4655 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.29 | 12.385% | $27.2983 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.52 | $722.4131 | $722.42 | $722.40 | $722.30 | |