| 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 | $145.86 | 9.123% | $159.1668 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.66 | 13.435% | $39.3166 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.60 | 5.549% | $98.7939 | $98.79 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.41 | 3.621% | $44.9819 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.32 | 12.248% | $257.4071 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.67 | 6.509% | $36.9267 | $36.93 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.55 | 10.113% | $61.1678 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.07 | $697.7608 | $697.77 | $697.75 | $697.80 | |