| 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 | $148.31 | 7.562% | $159.5252 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.48 | 11.411% | $87.4354 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.58 | 6.854% | $114.9535 | $114.95 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.86 | 8.639% | $46.5627 | $46.56 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.64 | 13.543% | $243.7087 | $243.71 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.57 | 4.570% | $257.8382 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.34 | 11.409% | $21.5465 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.78 | $931.5702 | $931.58 | $931.60 | $931.50 | |