| 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 | $140.65 | 12.621% | $158.4014 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.63 | 5.735% | $107.4585 | $107.46 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.63 | 10.381% | $73.5469 | $73.55 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.77 | 9.429% | $88.3858 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.86 | 8.402% | $235.0806 | $235.08 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.85 | 10.698% | $176.9508 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.84 | 5.389% | $24.0708 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.23 | $863.8948 | $863.90 | $863.90 | $864.00 | |