| 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 | $141.51 | 11.569% | $157.8813 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.31 | 8.344% | $81.5939 | $81.59 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.69 | 3.793% | $124.2298 | $124.23 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.40 | 13.244% | $271.1061 | $271.11 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.29 | 13.244% | $16.1826 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.72 | 3.728% | $62.9836 | $62.98 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.51 | 11.475% | $157.7483 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.43 | $871.7256 | $871.72 | $871.80 | $871.70 | |