| 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 | $149.88 | 5.551% | $158.1998 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.80 | 8.338% | $44.2019 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.86 | 6.164% | $34.8855 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.68 | 11.791% | $54.4199 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.47 | 6.646% | $134.8752 | $134.88 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.68 | 12.181% | $14.2246 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.25 | 11.621% | $272.6343 | $272.63 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.62 | $713.4412 | $713.44 | $713.45 | $713.40 | |