| 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 | $139.87 | 12.128% | $156.8334 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.35 | 6.583% | $110.1535 | $110.15 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.94 | 6.114% | $175.0244 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.62 | 9.274% | $53.129 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.60 | 7.620% | $86.7417 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.88 | 10.649% | $152.5628 | $152.56 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.55 | 8.577% | $238.3808 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.81 | $972.8256 | $972.81 | $972.85 | $972.80 | |