| 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 | $142.53 | 13.805% | $162.2063 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.33 | 10.296% | $34.5557 | $34.56 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.69 | 4.683% | $8.0501 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.54 | 12.288% | $114.0172 | $114.02 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.26 | 9.340% | $162.1075 | $162.11 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.51 | 7.706% | $42.5546 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.57 | 8.862% | $184.5973 | $184.60 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.43 | $708.0887 | $708.10 | $708.05 | $708.20 | |