| 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 | $142.45 | 10.800% | $157.8346 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.58 | 11.510% | $44.1357 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.70 | 12.549% | $25.5486 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.93 | 11.274% | $124.549 | $124.55 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.32 | 13.785% | $35.6375 | $35.64 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.81 | 3.527% | $233.7743 | $233.77 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.66 | 8.492% | $219.8699 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.45 | $841.3496 | $841.35 | $841.35 | $841.20 | |