| 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 | $142.50 | 10.834% | $157.9385 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.32 | 9.202% | $230.7657 | $230.77 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.74 | 8.834% | $48.6923 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.40 | 12.537% | $85.9783 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.28 | 10.195% | $259.2668 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.95 | 5.284% | $110.4956 | $110.50 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.61 | 10.597% | $15.0523 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.80 | $908.1895 | $908.20 | $908.20 | $908.30 | |