| 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 | $138.26 | 12.674% | $155.7831 | $155.78 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.84 | 11.492% | $15.4305 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.46 | 10.796% | $232.0733 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.72 | 12.821% | $31.274 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.53 | 8.779% | $243.1537 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.37 | 6.283% | $14.21 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.47 | 9.329% | $268.3699 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.65 | $960.2945 | $960.28 | $960.25 | $960.40 | |