| 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 | $146.30 | 8.724% | $159.0632 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.73 | 6.121% | $144.038 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.96 | 3.513% | $243.2141 | $243.21 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.78 | 6.819% | $236.9032 | $236.90 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.98 | 10.170% | $18.7069 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.56 | 3.363% | $29.5205 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.39 | 7.604% | $47.7654 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.70 | $879.2113 | $879.21 | $879.15 | $879.20 | |