| 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 | $141.38 | 11.744% | $157.9837 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.46 | 7.539% | $211.2711 | $211.27 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.31 | 7.250% | $78.625 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.63 | 9.287% | $124.1828 | $124.18 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.85 | 13.170% | $239.7506 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.46 | 12.341% | $44.3298 | $44.33 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.50 | 8.713% | $133.1734 | $133.17 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.59 | $989.3164 | $989.31 | $989.35 | $989.40 | |