| 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 | $143.99 | 10.753% | $159.4732 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.99 | 8.532% | $22.7809 | $22.78 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.86 | 5.518% | $153.9086 | $153.91 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.27 | 9.657% | $46.352 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.32 | 11.665% | $196.8877 | $196.89 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.39 | 12.116% | $8.2854 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.46 | 8.396% | $210.7869 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.28 | $798.4747 | $798.48 | $798.50 | $798.60 | |