| 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 | $139.69 | 13.826% | $159.0035 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.80 | 7.361% | $172.6365 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.74 | 7.247% | $40.475 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.47 | 12.344% | $24.1203 | $24.12 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.34 | 8.826% | $93.9604 | $93.96 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.51 | 10.604% | $129.9708 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.96 | 12.501% | $26.9552 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.51 | $647.1217 | $647.13 | $647.10 | $647.20 | |