| 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 | $145.46 | 9.632% | $159.4707 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.40 | 3.135% | $160.2718 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.74 | 7.321% | $79.1385 | $79.14 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.32 | 9.612% | $88.0404 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.31 | 12.751% | $222.469 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.91 | 12.360% | $263.9449 | $263.94 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.49 | 9.583% | $22.4536 | $22.45 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.63 | $995.7889 | $995.78 | $995.75 | $995.80 | |