| 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 | $142.63 | 11.481% | $159.0054 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.79 | 8.687% | $149.7598 | $149.76 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.71 | 7.793% | $47.1163 | $47.12 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.65 | 8.664% | $127.8432 | $127.84 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.73 | 12.834% | $73.0374 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.95 | 4.314% | $115.7364 | $115.74 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.61 | 3.197% | $36.7485 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.07 | $709.2470 | $709.26 | $709.25 | $709.10 | |