| 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 | 12.634% | $159.2419 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.88 | 12.183% | $63.8097 | $63.81 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.41 | 8.410% | $22.1265 | $22.13 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.78 | 3.411% | $250.0271 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.53 | 10.219% | $132.847 | $132.85 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.28 | 9.159% | $46.1524 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.91 | 13.232% | $99.5423 | $99.54 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.17 | $773.7469 | $773.75 | $773.80 | $773.60 | |