| 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 | $143.88 | 10.389% | $158.8277 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.88 | 11.407% | $39.9728 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.54 | 9.769% | $237.6938 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.84 | 10.394% | $56.1243 | $56.12 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.37 | 4.714% | $178.4012 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.43 | 10.779% | $95.7463 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.68 | 10.431% | $113.3906 | $113.39 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.62 | $880.1567 | $880.15 | $880.15 | $880.10 | |