| 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 | $140.98 | 12.410% | $158.4756 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.80 | 10.782% | $117.2074 | $117.21 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.83 | 4.225% | $96.7521 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.92 | 7.543% | $140.7953 | $140.80 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.62 | 8.486% | $102.6495 | $102.65 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.62 | 3.394% | $59.5756 | $59.58 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.58 | 11.520% | $162.3508 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.35 | $837.8063 | $837.82 | $837.85 | $837.90 | |