| 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 | $142.46 | 11.488% | $158.8258 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.63 | 6.193% | $209.8692 | $209.87 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.47 | 6.164% | $73.7521 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.89 | 5.694% | $249.3216 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.70 | 8.245% | $45.1382 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.93 | 6.386% | $155.2491 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.50 | 10.721% | $76.9511 | $76.95 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.58 | $969.1071 | $969.11 | $969.10 | $969.10 | |