| 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 | $149.28 | 8.778% | $162.3838 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.26 | 6.377% | $185.3726 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.78 | 3.360% | $73.1582 | $73.16 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.91 | 11.612% | $35.6154 | $35.62 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.88 | 4.513% | $106.4778 | $106.48 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.91 | 7.370% | $57.8832 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.87 | 12.489% | $87.5952 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.89 | $708.4862 | $708.49 | $708.50 | $708.60 | |