| 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 | $142.99 | 10.827% | $158.4715 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.68 | 10.672% | $181.1479 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.58 | 6.256% | $226.9416 | $226.94 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.33 | 13.648% | $14.0128 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.98 | 8.223% | $129.846 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.27 | 5.818% | $114.5691 | $114.57 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.28 | 7.508% | $90.6077 | $90.61 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.11 | $915.5966 | $915.60 | $915.55 | $915.50 | |