| 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 | $144.72 | 10.361% | $159.7144 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.48 | 3.343% | $114.1733 | $114.17 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.81 | 9.844% | $12.9726 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.76 | 3.440% | $41.1277 | $41.13 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.57 | 12.781% | $257.7835 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.33 | 5.855% | $213.1179 | $213.12 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.44 | 5.672% | $49.0741 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.11 | $847.9635 | $847.95 | $847.90 | $848.00 | |