| 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 | $138.35 | 13.764% | $157.3925 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.34 | 5.832% | $40.576 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.79 | 9.513% | $27.1483 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.55 | 10.322% | $174.9155 | $174.92 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.33 | 9.805% | $147.5011 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.99 | 5.609% | $11.6064 | $11.61 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.59 | 13.579% | $140.3723 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.94 | $699.5121 | $699.52 | $699.50 | $699.50 | |