| 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 | $143.98 | 10.439% | $159.0101 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.93 | 10.579% | $79.5395 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.54 | 12.335% | $108.4482 | $108.45 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.89 | 7.570% | $227.9301 | $227.93 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.48 | 8.403% | $98.083 | $98.08 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.67 | 9.389% | $98.0891 | $98.09 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.83 | 5.601% | $166.6701 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.32 | $937.7701 | $937.77 | $937.80 | $937.70 | |