| 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 | $140.80 | 12.707% | $158.6915 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.72 | 10.871% | $99.4735 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.97 | 12.116% | $173.7462 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.30 | 9.645% | $9.1005 | $9.10 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.76 | 10.167% | $38.294 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.90 | 6.472% | $66.9709 | $66.97 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.82 | 5.144% | $256.3621 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.27 | $802.6387 | $802.63 | $802.60 | $802.70 | |