| 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 | $140.53 | 5.725% | $148.5753 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.96 | 12.796% | $66.5045 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.27 | 9.800% | $20.0605 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.33 | 11.501% | $192.1497 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.54 | 11.230% | $203.0392 | $203.04 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.76 | 13.281% | $118.6732 | $118.67 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.75 | 12.754% | $23.3965 | $23.40 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.14 | $772.3989 | $772.40 | $772.40 | $772.40 | |