| 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 | $143.61 | 9.590% | $157.3822 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.72 | 6.815% | $105.4478 | $105.45 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.93 | 8.597% | $132.4123 | $132.41 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.82 | 4.209% | $239.4931 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.41 | 13.395% | $193.2364 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.47 | 5.292% | $77.358 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.78 | 6.545% | $38.1218 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.74 | $943.4516 | $943.45 | $943.45 | $943.40 | |