| 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 | $144.49 | 11.525% | $161.1425 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.45 | 11.380% | $144.1814 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.47 | 13.127% | $38.9949 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.37 | 9.788% | $270.4847 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.68 | 8.325% | $153.4749 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.80 | 7.841% | $86.0571 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.26 | 12.644% | $73.5115 | $73.51 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.52 | $927.8470 | $927.83 | $927.85 | $927.90 | |