| 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 | $147.61 | 7.792% | $159.1118 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.72 | 3.642% | $44.2759 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.80 | 6.395% | $54.0487 | $54.05 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.26 | 12.618% | $13.807 | $13.81 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.69 | 4.403% | $16.3808 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.88 | 12.668% | $261.2546 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.75 | 8.612% | $92.0487 | $92.05 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.71 | $640.9275 | $640.93 | $640.95 | $640.90 | |