| 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 | $147.40 | 6.375% | $156.7968 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.47 | 7.178% | $135.548 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.25 | 7.829% | $72.515 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.53 | 11.694% | $124.5723 | $124.57 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.40 | 8.451% | $17.786 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.94 | 6.283% | $185.9315 | $185.93 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.42 | 6.551% | $31.3473 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.41 | $724.4969 | $724.51 | $724.50 | $724.40 | |