| 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 | $140.81 | 13.468% | $159.7743 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.50 | 3.449% | $39.8279 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.37 | 8.208% | $44.7656 | $44.77 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.89 | 9.240% | $39.2062 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.36 | 8.244% | $262.3402 | $262.34 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.47 | 7.223% | $134.5327 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.75 | 8.815% | $265.2366 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.15 | $945.6835 | $945.69 | $945.70 | $945.60 | |