| 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 | $140.59 | 13.352% | $159.3616 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.53 | 6.382% | $159.073 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.73 | 12.346% | $151.3638 | $151.36 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.26 | 5.728% | $218.0746 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.30 | 9.812% | $66.2166 | $66.22 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.63 | 3.456% | $65.8291 | $65.83 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.47 | 12.174% | $40.9099 | $40.91 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.51 | $860.8286 | $860.82 | $860.75 | $860.90 | |