| 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 | $142.71 | 11.714% | $159.427 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.74 | 9.494% | $7.3799 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.56 | 11.305% | $55.1628 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.83 | 7.637% | $249.5349 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.58 | 3.528% | $37.8705 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.93 | 5.736% | $14.729 | $14.73 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.34 | 13.646% | $19.7062 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.69 | $543.8103 | $543.81 | $543.85 | $543.80 | |