| 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 | $145.69 | 8.736% | $158.4175 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.56 | 10.871% | $230.1238 | $230.12 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.47 | 3.738% | $80.3658 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.51 | 3.664% | $101.0828 | $101.08 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.88 | 9.247% | $49.0301 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.70 | 13.234% | $59.6743 | $59.67 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.55 | 12.857% | $25.4493 | $25.45 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.36 | $704.1436 | $704.14 | $704.10 | $704.10 | |