| 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 | $145.38 | 9.845% | $159.6927 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.75 | 9.334% | $157.1676 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.89 | 5.380% | $71.5425 | $71.54 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.34 | 13.619% | $251.4843 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.39 | 12.207% | $27.3673 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.75 | 5.657% | $129.694 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.93 | 4.104% | $87.3745 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.43 | $884.3229 | $884.31 | $884.30 | $884.40 | |