| 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 | $143.76 | 8.575% | $156.0874 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.77 | 11.777% | $20.9805 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.84 | 12.191% | $155.766 | $155.77 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.49 | 11.860% | $31.8689 | $31.87 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.87 | 7.215% | $27.7365 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.48 | 8.102% | $171.32 | $171.32 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.38 | 5.496% | $95.3473 | $95.35 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.59 | $659.1066 | $659.12 | $659.10 | $659.10 | |