| 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 | $140.38 | 11.633% | $156.7104 | $156.71 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.88 | 13.287% | $8.927 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.88 | 10.260% | $234.7215 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.38 | 6.367% | $78.0521 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.67 | 9.626% | $20.4672 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.99 | 10.706% | $38.736 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.62 | 3.617% | $224.4551 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.80 | $762.0693 | $762.08 | $762.05 | $762.10 | |