| 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 | $138.84 | 7.515% | $149.2738 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.95 | 9.775% | $7.6294 | $7.63 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.80 | 8.154% | $159.8516 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.38 | 3.137% | $19.988 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.70 | 9.623% | $157.5283 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.91 | 12.870% | $83.4222 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.66 | 8.747% | $170.3631 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.24 | $748.0564 | $748.05 | $748.05 | $748.10 | |