| 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 | $142.87 | 8.397% | $154.8668 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.66 | 6.248% | $79.3248 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.87 | 7.625% | $111.7901 | $111.79 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.30 | 7.166% | $256.4482 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.78 | 11.244% | $93.2002 | $93.20 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.73 | 5.785% | $67.4168 | $67.42 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.50 | 12.274% | $177.9543 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.71 | $941.0012 | $941.00 | $940.95 | $941.00 | |