| 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 | $141.59 | 11.490% | $157.8587 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.89 | 5.774% | $239.9906 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.82 | 4.783% | $146.5076 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.67 | 7.422% | $118.8839 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.98 | 5.244% | $15.7656 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.28 | 8.285% | $25.2087 | $25.21 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.74 | 3.513% | $170.5273 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.97 | $874.7424 | $874.75 | $874.75 | $874.80 | |