| 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 | $142.92 | 11.578% | $159.4673 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.49 | 7.492% | $74.6962 | $74.70 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.39 | 13.762% | $51.6366 | $51.64 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.97 | 6.441% | $106.4091 | $106.41 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.35 | 13.863% | $270.2538 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.65 | 10.868% | $18.4595 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.59 | 7.535% | $102.7927 | $102.79 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.36 | $783.7152 | $783.72 | $783.70 | $783.80 | |