| 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 | $142.98 | 10.480% | $157.9643 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.37 | 9.329% | $21.177 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.33 | 6.616% | $86.7108 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.70 | 12.535% | $257.3675 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.56 | 10.262% | $117.4952 | $117.50 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.72 | 4.464% | $251.4657 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.92 | 6.869% | $87.5471 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.58 | $979.7276 | $979.74 | $979.70 | $979.80 | |