| 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 | $140.31 | 13.728% | $159.5718 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.72 | 3.256% | $68.8924 | $68.89 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.68 | 3.359% | $48.248 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.88 | 7.778% | $21.4263 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.28 | 3.444% | $159.5934 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.49 | 12.816% | $27.6286 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.41 | 3.139% | $248.9879 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.77 | $734.3484 | $734.35 | $734.40 | $734.30 | |