| 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 | $144.79 | 8.545% | $157.1623 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.53 | 8.118% | $184.3736 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.77 | 5.766% | $236.6726 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.80 | 5.293% | $112.4529 | $112.45 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.31 | 13.642% | $32.1721 | $32.17 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.32 | 10.866% | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.25 | 5.582% | $5.5431 | $5.54 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.77 | $740.9266 | $740.91 | $740.85 | $741.10 | |