| 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 | $142.38 | 11.799% | $159.1794 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.91 | 12.119% | $14.4746 | $14.47 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.45 | 13.438% | $77.6483 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.58 | 8.562% | $156.9589 | $156.96 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.77 | 13.684% | $224.8328 | $224.83 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.74 | 6.827% | $61.6819 | $61.68 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.80 | 13.330% | $164.1018 | $164.10 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.63 | $858.8777 | $858.87 | $858.90 | $858.90 | |