| 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 | $142.47 | 4.732% | $149.2117 | $149.21 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.97 | 8.390% | $209.1602 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.46 | 8.829% | $24.443 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.73 | 7.632% | $244.034 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.70 | 8.329% | $52.7562 | $52.76 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.62 | 12.241% | $39.9802 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.95 | 12.419% | $51.6565 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.90 | $771.2418 | $771.24 | $771.25 | $771.30 | |