| 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 | $144.85 | 9.255% | $158.2559 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.78 | 6.820% | $129.0172 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.74 | 9.688% | $140.1155 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.94 | 5.530% | $16.8215 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.57 | 13.798% | $156.5519 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.31 | 12.710% | $62.3399 | $62.34 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.78 | 13.282% | $49.5949 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.97 | $712.6968 | $712.70 | $712.65 | $712.70 | |