| 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 | $142.53 | 11.175% | $158.4577 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.61 | 12.146% | $65.7288 | $65.73 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.36 | 12.144% | $275.1565 | $275.16 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.51 | 7.316% | $114.3023 | $114.30 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.55 | 4.740% | $77.0363 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.42 | 12.555% | $237.9638 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.85 | 3.810% | $35.1397 | $35.14 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.83 | $963.7851 | $963.79 | $963.80 | $963.80 | |