| 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 | $145.95 | 9.448% | $159.7394 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.63 | 8.586% | $256.9471 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.77 | 7.721% | $23.4509 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.72 | 12.500% | $57.06 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.41 | 13.305% | $100.173 | $100.17 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.82 | 5.260% | $206.1201 | $206.12 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.80 | 13.850% | $158.0238 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.10 | $961.5143 | $961.51 | $961.45 | $961.50 | |