| 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 | $139.78 | 12.611% | $157.4077 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.76 | 5.447% | $85.159 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.48 | 11.613% | $261.7102 | $261.71 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.27 | 11.140% | $38.0877 | $38.09 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.37 | 10.208% | $73.145 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.44 | 11.570% | $62.9701 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.41 | 13.390% | $51.4904 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.51 | $729.9701 | $729.98 | $729.95 | $730.00 | |