| 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 | $139.91 | 12.531% | $157.4421 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.33 | 12.768% | $91.7142 | $91.71 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.41 | 13.342% | $203.3469 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.47 | 4.773% | $129.3632 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.53 | 5.783% | $30.1799 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.86 | 10.820% | $188.2389 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.96 | 6.173% | $65.7848 | $65.78 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.47 | $866.0700 | $866.06 | $866.10 | $866.00 | |