| 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 | $139.58 | 13.571% | $158.5224 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.52 | 5.777% | $60.8429 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.84 | 3.160% | $47.2885 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.31 | 11.118% | $8.1227 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.61 | 7.344% | $98.3378 | $98.34 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.33 | 6.636% | $143.2441 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.32 | 12.613% | $179.415 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.51 | $695.7734 | $695.77 | $695.75 | $695.60 | |