| 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 | $147.85 | 7.515% | $158.9609 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.60 | 11.528% | $141.1944 | $141.19 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.40 | 13.161% | $162.2729 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.35 | 7.584% | $172.5109 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.74 | 7.328% | $75.9238 | $75.92 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.52 | 12.273% | $7.3202 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.96 | 13.574% | $29.4838 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.42 | $747.6669 | $747.65 | $747.60 | $747.70 | |