| 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 | $140.32 | 12.286% | $157.5597 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.84 | 5.403% | $31.4523 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.99 | 6.111% | $224.9447 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.98 | 8.280% | $252.2707 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.50 | 12.839% | $117.9168 | $117.92 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.85 | 10.654% | $13.1125 | $13.11 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.62 | 9.225% | $188.5442 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.10 | $985.8009 | $985.79 | $985.75 | $985.80 | |