| 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 | $148.43 | 7.199% | $159.1155 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.80 | 5.299% | $84.0286 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.69 | 8.544% | $254.7419 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.29 | 7.584% | $88.5309 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.25 | 12.127% | $217.8067 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.48 | 8.696% | $104.8699 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.77 | 4.271% | $26.8706 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.71 | $935.9641 | $935.97 | $935.95 | $935.90 | |