| 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 | $137.82 | 12.214% | $154.6533 | $154.65 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.85 | 6.299% | $39.1712 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.87 | 9.385% | $21.7348 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.66 | 13.116% | $259.7822 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.38 | 7.516% | $169.2087 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.63 | 3.269% | $34.7294 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.50 | 8.626% | $179.776 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.71 | $859.0556 | $859.05 | $859.10 | $859.10 | |