| 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 | $140.42 | 13.280% | $159.0678 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.71 | 11.675% | $85.6659 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.60 | 13.140% | $53.8546 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.26 | 4.636% | $83.9809 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.82 | 10.851% | $17.5366 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.51 | 9.782% | $94.9724 | $94.97 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.81 | 6.289% | $114.5902 | $114.59 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.13 | $609.6684 | $609.67 | $609.65 | $609.80 | |