| 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 | $140.37 | 12.855% | $158.4146 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.25 | 5.490% | $19.2519 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.82 | 3.529% | $27.7665 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.93 | 5.435% | $114.8503 | $114.85 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.84 | 3.580% | $122.0587 | $122.06 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.88 | 11.853% | $78.1629 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.92 | 13.183% | $188.9251 | $188.93 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.01 | $709.4300 | $709.43 | $709.40 | $709.60 | |