| 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 | $142.29 | 10.602% | $157.3756 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.65 | 6.578% | $17.7452 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.36 | 9.653% | $125.3992 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.70 | 5.570% | $72.5266 | $72.53 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.30 | 11.225% | $269.4982 | $269.50 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.63 | 5.671% | $8.0627 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.37 | 6.487% | $54.7024 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.30 | $705.3099 | $705.32 | $705.35 | $705.30 | |