| 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 | $141.96 | 12.151% | $159.2096 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.80 | 9.606% | $50.1995 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.51 | 4.612% | $227.5416 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.68 | 5.706% | $75.7701 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.59 | 6.446% | $24.0462 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.62 | 13.527% | $17.7329 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.72 | 11.491% | $30.9053 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.88 | $585.4052 | $585.41 | $585.40 | $585.30 | |