| 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 | $142.92 | 11.373% | $159.1743 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.25 | 8.502% | $39.332 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.37 | 5.291% | $26.7123 | $26.71 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.50 | 10.351% | $161.6642 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.39 | 7.333% | $210.7913 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.45 | 10.624% | $43.6412 | $43.64 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.60 | 5.502% | $85.0346 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.48 | $726.3499 | $726.33 | $726.35 | $726.30 | |