| 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 | $145.40 | 9.605% | $159.3657 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.90 | 12.394% | $17.8706 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.41 | 4.503% | $104.9315 | $104.93 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.87 | 13.458% | $154.1554 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.40 | 13.545% | $173.0426 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.52 | 13.772% | $244.0637 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.26 | 8.852% | $139.6136 | $139.61 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.76 | $993.0431 | $993.04 | $993.00 | $993.10 | |