| 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 | $140.29 | 13.308% | $158.9598 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.33 | 5.507% | $196.5912 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.43 | 9.221% | $212.3584 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.63 | 8.592% | $18.0588 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.26 | 7.272% | $48.5513 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.72 | 12.435% | $18.7991 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.61 | 7.108% | $86.3398 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.27 | $739.6584 | $739.66 | $739.65 | $739.80 | |