| 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 | $140.49 | 13.250% | $159.1049 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.35 | 6.567% | $62.1818 | $62.18 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.25 | 3.760% | $252.3962 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.63 | 5.770% | $235.4758 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.71 | 4.725% | $110.7048 | $110.70 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.31 | 10.623% | $89.9476 | $89.95 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.85 | 8.221% | $188.1422 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.59 | $1,097.9533 | $1,097.95 | $1,098.00 | $1,097.90 | |