| 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 | $139.89 | 12.366% | $157.1888 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.25 | 13.341% | $181.629 | $181.63 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.83 | 7.734% | $39.6784 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.57 | 6.293% | $139.8497 | $139.85 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.38 | 12.806% | $170.7657 | $170.77 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.47 | 9.830% | $18.089 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.46 | 12.531% | $81.54 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.85 | $788.7406 | $788.75 | $788.80 | $788.70 | |