| 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 | $136.28 | 12.793% | $153.7143 | $153.71 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.40 | 3.223% | $124.2805 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.54 | 5.200% | $12.1401 | $12.14 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.81 | 8.116% | $43.041 | $43.04 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.66 | 13.424% | $249.1472 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.77 | 12.785% | $158.7674 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.45 | 3.609% | $55.379 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.91 | $796.4695 | $796.47 | $796.50 | $796.40 | |