| 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 | $143.44 | 11.320% | $159.6774 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.52 | 5.435% | $60.6462 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.34 | 5.475% | $30.9464 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.46 | 6.779% | $10.1013 | $10.10 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.82 | 11.826% | $95.9691 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.92 | 3.261% | $35.0261 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.78 | 13.298% | $267.134 | $267.13 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.28 | $659.5005 | $659.51 | $659.55 | $659.40 | |