| 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 | $142.88 | 11.337% | $159.0783 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.63 | 6.231% | $175.9504 | $175.95 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.61 | 7.209% | $31.7446 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.87 | 5.107% | $261.5798 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.27 | 12.475% | $148.7707 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.67 | 7.411% | $195.1336 | $195.13 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.25 | 3.688% | $25.1443 | $25.14 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.18 | $997.4017 | $997.39 | $997.45 | $997.40 | |