| 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 | $145.97 | 9.314% | $159.5656 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.68 | 12.744% | $42.4819 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.85 | 5.451% | $258.1968 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.38 | 11.105% | $109.3051 | $109.31 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.27 | 11.292% | $129.3992 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.40 | 6.575% | $150.6971 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.68 | 4.726% | $84.4929 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.23 | $934.1386 | $934.15 | $934.15 | $934.20 | |