| 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 | $143.33 | 9.828% | $157.4165 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.68 | 12.817% | $56.0475 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.31 | 6.421% | $18.4215 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.96 | 8.209% | $266.1509 | $266.15 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.28 | 7.722% | $104.792 | $104.79 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.79 | 5.188% | $111.2784 | $111.28 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.39 | 8.496% | $65.5207 | $65.52 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.74 | $779.6275 | $779.63 | $779.60 | $779.60 | |