| 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 | $146.94 | 8.492% | $159.4181 | $159.42 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.80 | 7.741% | $154.9316 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.69 | 10.428% | $60.3931 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.93 | 12.363% | $71.8337 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.74 | 3.114% | $186.3682 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.44 | 7.299% | $238.6759 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.76 | 6.194% | $117.6205 | $117.62 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.30 | $989.2411 | $989.24 | $989.25 | $989.20 | |