| 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 | $146.41 | 8.611% | $159.0174 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.55 | 9.394% | $100.1502 | $100.15 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.89 | 5.301% | $124.1393 | $124.14 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.54 | 4.490% | $75.797 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.83 | 9.215% | $142.886 | $142.89 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.92 | 3.204% | $145.4351 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.94 | 8.642% | $237.8608 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.08 | $985.2858 | $985.30 | $985.30 | $985.30 | |