| 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 | $140.25 | 12.674% | $158.0253 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.88 | 13.554% | $82.7582 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.54 | 9.514% | $48.7775 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.36 | 9.117% | $58.2248 | $58.22 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.42 | 3.130% | $86.031 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.62 | 6.747% | $122.3534 | $122.35 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.47 | 8.749% | $12.4735 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.54 | $568.6437 | $568.64 | $568.65 | $568.70 | |