| 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 | $143.83 | 9.180% | $157.0336 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.60 | 12.600% | $239.3876 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.81 | 12.651% | $199.1782 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.59 | 12.558% | $49.064 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.44 | 8.193% | $70.8015 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.29 | 4.411% | $143.3459 | $143.35 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.61 | 4.830% | $83.4552 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.17 | $942.2660 | $942.27 | $942.30 | $942.30 | |