| 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 | $142.90 | 11.560% | $159.4192 | $159.42 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.41 | 7.325% | $147.4753 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.54 | 3.520% | $103.0438 | $103.04 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.38 | 5.798% | $76.5766 | $76.58 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.95 | 3.711% | $110.9189 | $110.92 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.35 | 10.554% | $231.4448 | $231.44 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.29 | 6.451% | $7.7603 | $7.76 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.82 | $836.6389 | $836.64 | $836.65 | $836.60 | |