| 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 | $145.27 | 7.793% | $156.5909 | $156.59 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.26 | 11.639% | $114.162 | $114.16 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.74 | 12.678% | $154.0759 | $154.08 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.48 | 12.703% | $72.6709 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.60 | 11.413% | $187.8423 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.31 | 4.244% | $126.4584 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.94 | 13.804% | $68.2141 | $68.21 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.60 | $880.0145 | $880.01 | $880.00 | $880.10 | |