| 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 | $140.33 | 13.292% | $158.9827 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.59 | 10.123% | $81.0395 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.46 | 4.744% | $64.3757 | $64.38 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.88 | 11.516% | $257.4681 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.98 | 10.473% | $214.2955 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.75 | 7.494% | $81.4267 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.56 | 5.516% | $39.6318 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.55 | $897.2200 | $897.23 | $897.30 | $897.20 | |