| 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 | $146.75 | 8.642% | $159.4321 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.99 | 12.501% | $280.1162 | $280.12 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.92 | 6.864% | $26.6305 | $26.63 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.78 | 9.599% | $30.4466 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.60 | 5.519% | $235.9405 | $235.94 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.78 | 7.137% | $58.6896 | $58.69 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.73 | 5.514% | $198.0814 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.55 | $989.3369 | $989.34 | $989.40 | $989.20 | |