| 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 | $146.82 | 8.467% | $159.2512 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.44 | 13.663% | $144.8521 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.63 | 6.142% | $139.7147 | $139.71 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.95 | 9.501% | $27.3205 | $27.32 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.63 | 7.521% | $199.5912 | $199.59 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.43 | 10.603% | $79.0037 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.40 | 10.176% | $239.5226 | $239.52 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.30 | $989.2560 | $989.24 | $989.20 | $989.30 | |