| 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 | $145.73 | 8.694% | $158.3998 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.53 | 9.805% | $89.524 | $89.52 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.71 | 5.403% | $258.9857 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.37 | 9.132% | $24.4128 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.64 | 10.851% | $164.7689 | $164.77 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.47 | 3.815% | $13.9839 | $13.98 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.87 | 10.577% | $259.7122 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.32 | $969.7873 | $969.78 | $969.75 | $969.80 | |