| 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 | $139.36 | 13.394% | $158.0259 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.39 | 5.852% | $19.4662 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.80 | 4.747% | $13.4076 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.86 | 13.247% | $165.1821 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.31 | 7.658% | $162.8973 | $162.90 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.76 | 5.512% | $68.3296 | $68.33 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.44 | 5.703% | $129.4228 | $129.42 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.92 | $716.7315 | $716.74 | $716.75 | $716.70 | |