| 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 | $142.89 | 11.466% | $159.2738 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.26 | 4.774% | $79.9007 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.41 | 10.425% | $74.4375 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.75 | 5.750% | $235.5581 | $235.56 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.70 | 12.868% | $172.3494 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.68 | 13.410% | $26.8555 | $26.86 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.99 | 13.238% | $244.5828 | $244.58 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.68 | $992.9578 | $992.96 | $992.95 | $993.00 | |