| 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 | $140.59 | 12.558% | $158.2453 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.35 | 7.672% | $12.2208 | $12.22 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.91 | 10.493% | $33.0485 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.51 | 4.145% | $180.702 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.54 | 13.530% | $56.2428 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.58 | 4.717% | $140.9281 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.73 | 6.343% | $160.2908 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.21 | $741.6783 | $741.68 | $741.70 | $741.50 | |