| 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 | $139.63 | 13.275% | $158.1659 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.92 | 11.857% | $80.4476 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.72 | 6.198% | $41.1199 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.45 | 3.420% | $9.7732 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.25 | 11.177% | $221.5202 | $221.52 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.48 | 9.265% | $5.9877 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.37 | 6.732% | $266.1576 | $266.16 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.82 | $783.1721 | $783.18 | $783.10 | $783.20 | |