| 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 | $139.78 | 13.494% | $158.6419 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.60 | 10.241% | $116.4145 | $116.41 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.57 | 12.192% | $268.7784 | $268.78 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.94 | 10.140% | $200.3887 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.64 | 9.393% | $158.226 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.48 | 8.698% | $34.2181 | $34.22 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.99 | 8.203% | $53.0086 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.00 | $989.6762 | $989.68 | $989.70 | $989.60 | |