| 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 | $143.88 | 10.503% | $158.9917 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.25 | 9.568% | $50.6752 | $50.68 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.60 | 10.612% | $107.9573 | $107.96 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.89 | 3.258% | $11.2448 | $11.24 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.86 | 8.446% | $128.8989 | $128.90 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.47 | 5.171% | $169.8196 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.45 | 13.281% | $32.2284 | $32.23 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.40 | $659.8159 | $659.82 | $659.85 | $659.80 | |