| 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 | $137.94 | 13.395% | $156.4171 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.98 | 5.206% | $43.1134 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.93 | 11.168% | $165.5625 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.60 | 6.227% | $38.8791 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.60 | 7.792% | $251.8021 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.74 | 3.684% | $56.7566 | $56.76 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.50 | 5.392% | $75.3553 | $75.36 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.29 | $787.8861 | $787.89 | $787.85 | $788.00 | |