| 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 | $147.28 | 7.575% | $158.4365 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.86 | 10.279% | $240.2538 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.57 | 6.268% | $18.6713 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.89 | 4.396% | $147.0835 | $147.08 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.41 | 11.108% | $43.7877 | $43.79 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.28 | 4.756% | $154.2846 | $154.28 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.80 | 3.149% | $9.0771 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.09 | $771.5945 | $771.59 | $771.65 | $771.70 | |