| 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 | $142.97 | 11.369% | $159.2243 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.31 | 3.483% | $55.1668 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.71 | 3.124% | $73.9502 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.94 | 13.756% | $255.8827 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.80 | 5.467% | $16.6638 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.67 | 13.201% | $67.547 | $67.55 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.77 | 5.106% | $227.8383 | $227.84 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.17 | $856.2731 | $856.27 | $856.25 | $856.30 | |