| 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 | $142.63 | 11.725% | $159.3534 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.58 | 10.600% | $9.4895 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.32 | 4.599% | $146.7733 | $146.77 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.51 | 12.218% | $94.8354 | $94.84 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.96 | 10.704% | $121.7301 | $121.73 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.42 | 13.560% | $27.7314 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.97 | 5.789% | $140.6676 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.39 | $700.5807 | $700.58 | $700.60 | $700.60 | |