| 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 | $143.25 | 10.785% | $158.6995 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.59 | 13.391% | $31.2846 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.62 | 9.833% | $219.2486 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.57 | 13.402% | $258.0689 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.47 | 3.719% | $147.7685 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.63 | 7.431% | $27.5346 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.59 | 13.660% | $140.4724 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.72 | $983.0771 | $983.07 | $983.05 | $983.10 | |