| 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 | $159.67 | 13.550% | $181.3053 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.56 | 13.503% | $77.8177 | $77.82 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.27 | 13.145% | $81.7699 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.56 | 8.809% | $155.1181 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.76 | 5.752% | $38.8744 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.99 | 4.821% | $125.7747 | $125.77 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.75 | 7.351% | $238.0508 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.56 | $898.7109 | $898.71 | $898.60 | $898.80 | |