| 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 | $142.80 | 11.378% | $159.0478 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.40 | 5.831% | $87.2047 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.90 | 13.426% | $52.0625 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.98 | 6.737% | $191.0379 | $191.04 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.63 | 12.455% | $185.1347 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.37 | 7.103% | $13.2486 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.88 | 5.435% | $149.5912 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.96 | $837.3274 | $837.32 | $837.35 | $837.20 | |