| 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 | $141.86 | 12.415% | $159.4719 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.59 | 6.720% | $27.3096 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.58 | 10.579% | $49.2961 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.78 | 12.209% | $113.0842 | $113.08 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.76 | 3.531% | $14.2459 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.93 | 5.576% | $150.8998 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.75 | 10.189% | $205.778 | $205.78 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.25 | $720.0855 | $720.09 | $720.10 | $720.10 | |