| 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 | $158.40 | 8.246% | $171.4617 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.89 | 4.112% | $120.6554 | $120.66 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.59 | 7.248% | $57.4742 | $57.47 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.52 | 3.519% | $144.4297 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.48 | 3.844% | $13.9982 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.26 | 8.109% | $214.3369 | $214.34 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.94 | 7.156% | $20.2953 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.08 | $742.6514 | $742.66 | $742.65 | $742.70 | |