| 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 | $142.73 | 11.696% | $159.4237 | $159.42 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.84 | 3.842% | $144.1742 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.55 | 5.323% | $170.1493 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.78 | 8.154% | $80.8776 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.72 | 8.267% | $30.0116 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.40 | 8.726% | $148.3023 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.51 | 5.762% | $208.8905 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.53 | $941.8292 | $941.82 | $941.80 | $941.80 | |