| 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 | $142.64 | 11.717% | $159.3531 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.52 | 6.516% | $58.0725 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.99 | 3.807% | $108.987 | $108.99 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.99 | 7.760% | $53.8692 | $53.87 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.99 | 7.316% | $86.9152 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.87 | 4.534% | $160.8465 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.98 | 11.320% | $230.4101 | $230.41 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.98 | $858.4536 | $858.46 | $858.40 | $858.50 | |