| 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 | $142.70 | 11.707% | $159.4059 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.56 | 9.722% | $86.1976 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.83 | 4.170% | $202.9544 | $202.95 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.37 | 5.195% | $191.8441 | $191.84 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.71 | 3.712% | $77.4832 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.87 | 3.855% | $56.9852 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.73 | 6.773% | $265.5765 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.77 | $1,040.4469 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.50 | |