| 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 | $159.58 | 13.577% | $181.2462 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.95 | 7.546% | $104.2658 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.82 | 6.764% | $154.6156 | $154.62 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.75 | 8.861% | $43.2722 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.96 | 5.336% | $140.0547 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.54 | 3.370% | $76.0183 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.89 | 9.668% | $41.5532 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.49 | $741.0260 | $741.03 | $740.95 | $741.10 | |