| 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 | $142.40 | 9.750% | $156.284 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.32 | 13.477% | $203.487 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.27 | 13.723% | $18.5027 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.29 | 5.433% | $17.175 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.28 | 4.645% | $39.0117 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.89 | 4.794% | $125.6375 | $125.64 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.91 | 6.781% | $173.9569 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.36 | $734.0548 | $734.06 | $734.10 | $734.10 | |