| 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 | $140.63 | 11.730% | $157.1259 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.82 | 5.117% | $261.5521 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.29 | 4.573% | $59.9099 | $59.91 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.50 | 7.296% | $38.0901 | $38.09 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.80 | 10.468% | $60.5365 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.58 | 10.560% | $80.2444 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.31 | 10.873% | $174.4143 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.93 | $831.8732 | $831.87 | $831.90 | $831.80 | |