| 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 | $143.84 | 10.700% | $159.2309 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.26 | 8.602% | $81.7339 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.44 | 13.733% | $38.0323 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.41 | 9.143% | $148.882 | $148.88 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.73 | 13.840% | $209.1582 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.26 | 6.628% | $166.6169 | $166.62 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.81 | 4.743% | $109.7811 | $109.78 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.75 | $913.4353 | $913.43 | $913.50 | $913.40 | |