| 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 | $140.78 | 12.774% | $158.7632 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.93 | 11.771% | $35.6885 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.81 | 10.424% | $26.292 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.89 | 3.342% | $126.997 | $127.00 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.44 | 6.211% | $14.2748 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.40 | 3.523% | $234.3761 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.72 | 3.491% | $244.9839 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.97 | $841.3755 | $841.37 | $841.40 | $841.50 | |