| 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 | $140.85 | 12.571% | $158.5563 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.97 | 10.762% | $207.0917 | $207.09 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.44 | 3.560% | $75.0189 | $75.02 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.41 | 7.497% | $154.1614 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.95 | 6.820% | $111.0394 | $111.04 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.58 | 9.488% | $42.2405 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.46 | 6.211% | $225.6559 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.66 | $973.7641 | $973.77 | $973.75 | $973.80 | |