| 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 | $139.45 | 12.708% | $157.1713 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.92 | 4.147% | $130.1004 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.48 | 7.522% | $39.224 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.27 | 8.759% | $61.1987 | $61.20 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.87 | 8.288% | $111.3959 | $111.40 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.75 | 10.312% | $188.3577 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.81 | 12.287% | $173.8315 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.55 | $861.2795 | $861.28 | $861.25 | $861.30 | |