| 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 | $140.25 | 12.627% | $157.9594 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.47 | 11.606% | $74.1845 | $74.18 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.31 | 13.705% | $148.169 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.39 | 9.243% | $254.9622 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.87 | 11.568% | $105.8446 | $105.84 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.83 | 9.517% | $189.2782 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.62 | 5.650% | $48.1975 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.74 | $978.5954 | $978.59 | $978.60 | $978.70 | |