| 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 | $149.44 | 6.624% | $159.3389 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.52 | 13.261% | $10.7824 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.48 | 3.448% | $129.8066 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.88 | 13.491% | $107.6803 | $107.68 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.97 | 12.220% | $141.3635 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.69 | 11.398% | $172.3216 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.99 | 7.641% | $18.2882 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.97 | $739.5815 | $739.58 | $739.60 | $739.60 | |