| 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 | $141.85 | 12.628% | $159.7628 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.98 | 11.855% | $183.4198 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.93 | 9.662% | $245.5661 | $245.57 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.54 | 5.495% | $7.9543 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.70 | 7.640% | $95.4767 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.62 | 11.822% | $235.5195 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.34 | 7.401% | $69.1018 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.96 | $996.8010 | $996.80 | $996.75 | $996.90 | |