| 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 | $140.40 | 12.507% | $157.9598 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.53 | 12.213% | $97.0979 | $97.10 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.93 | 12.348% | $7.7857 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.47 | 9.245% | $158.9187 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.86 | 3.857% | $44.5131 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.67 | 8.656% | $118.0765 | $118.08 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.70 | 6.677% | $13.548 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.56 | $597.8997 | $597.91 | $597.90 | $597.90 | |