| 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 | $145.28 | 9.742% | $159.4332 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.32 | 9.184% | $131.3702 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.58 | 4.794% | $186.0932 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.95 | 5.726% | $174.395 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.47 | 12.816% | $49.0411 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.94 | 6.447% | $68.0622 | $68.06 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.27 | 11.655% | $125.3551 | $125.36 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.81 | $893.7500 | $893.75 | $893.75 | $893.80 | |