| 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 | $144.43 | 7.623% | $155.4399 | $155.44 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.41 | 5.188% | $69.8554 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.75 | 4.371% | $122.8969 | $122.90 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.67 | 5.464% | $256.9841 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.86 | 6.331% | $190.1836 | $190.18 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.26 | 8.409% | $98.9341 | $98.93 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.89 | 3.789% | $205.3881 | $205.39 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.27 | $1,099.6821 | $1,099.68 | $1,099.75 | $1,099.70 | |