| 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 | $144.98 | 9.674% | $159.0054 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.35 | 3.387% | $101.6811 | $101.68 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.99 | 4.638% | $35.5665 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.37 | 10.617% | $56.824 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.98 | 7.768% | $81.8821 | $81.88 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.81 | 5.113% | $251.0204 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.92 | 7.627% | $91.3968 | $91.40 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.40 | $777.3763 | $777.38 | $777.35 | $777.40 | |