| 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 | $140.89 | 11.617% | $157.2572 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.39 | 11.596% | $36.1459 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.42 | 8.375% | $34.0514 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.79 | 6.700% | $244.1189 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.66 | 7.207% | $158.3019 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.72 | 10.119% | $88.8881 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.52 | 13.436% | $226.3275 | $226.33 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.39 | $945.0909 | $945.10 | $945.10 | $945.10 | |