| 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 | $140.29 | 13.386% | $159.0692 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.95 | 11.519% | $131.5367 | $131.54 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.99 | 11.787% | $60.3538 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.49 | 10.579% | $239.3925 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.48 | 7.119% | $170.8334 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.94 | 5.764% | $20.0317 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.30 | 3.549% | $102.8242 | $102.82 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.44 | $884.0415 | $884.03 | $884.05 | $884.00 | |