| 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 | $139.88 | 13.565% | $158.8547 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.51 | 7.521% | $6.9996 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.46 | 3.476% | $9.7888 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.47 | 9.404% | $60.6864 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.84 | 6.867% | $8.3784 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.95 | 6.526% | $253.4786 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.78 | 8.604% | $135.5161 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.89 | $633.7026 | $633.71 | $633.75 | $633.80 | |