| 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 | $140.40 | 11.338% | $156.3186 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.87 | 6.864% | $108.8624 | $108.86 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.61 | 4.356% | $210.3921 | $210.39 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.47 | 4.358% | $19.2749 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.38 | 5.237% | $161.4125 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.77 | 7.631% | $112.765 | $112.77 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.41 | 7.220% | $21.8836 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.91 | $790.9091 | $790.90 | $790.85 | $791.00 | |