| 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 | $142.75 | 11.339% | $158.9364 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.74 | 3.211% | $97.7821 | $97.78 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.26 | 10.580% | $189.3793 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.69 | 13.203% | $134.3606 | $134.36 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.39 | 6.228% | $41.8432 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.70 | 9.241% | $182.1047 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.88 | 12.245% | $186.192 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.41 | $990.5983 | $990.59 | $990.65 | $990.60 | |