| 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 | $143.47 | 11.296% | $159.6764 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.52 | 7.790% | $189.193 | $189.19 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.60 | 4.690% | $206.8674 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.75 | 11.704% | $87.9669 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.62 | 8.242% | $40.7206 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.35 | 11.183% | $12.6193 | $12.62 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.31 | 13.240% | $98.8698 | $98.87 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.62 | $795.9134 | $795.92 | $795.85 | $796.00 | |