| 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 | $141.60 | 12.558% | $159.3821 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.72 | 7.215% | $150.8729 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.73 | 9.774% | $46.9064 | $46.91 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.48 | 7.708% | $179.3123 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.65 | 9.416% | $17.1236 | $17.12 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.52 | 3.680% | $60.6735 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.77 | 10.801% | $96.142 | $96.14 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.47 | $710.4128 | $710.40 | $710.35 | $710.40 | |