| 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 | $141.49 | 12.288% | $158.8763 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.50 | 4.794% | $102.1742 | $102.17 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.48 | 12.196% | $254.1015 | $254.10 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.68 | 3.517% | $24.5128 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.54 | 12.358% | $120.8298 | $120.83 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.30 | 13.664% | $87.8623 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.81 | 3.470% | $172.5983 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.80 | $920.9552 | $920.95 | $920.95 | $921.00 | |