| 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 | $146.27 | 8.800% | $159.1418 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.36 | 8.663% | $244.8829 | $244.88 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.85 | 13.592% | $23.6839 | $23.68 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.68 | 10.492% | $59.3121 | $59.31 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.68 | 3.349% | $258.0418 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.39 | 4.216% | $164.0256 | $164.03 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.81 | 6.563% | $34.9633 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.04 | $944.0514 | $944.04 | $944.10 | $944.00 | |