| 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 | $143.60 | 10.772% | $159.0686 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.86 | 6.418% | $75.4078 | $75.41 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.75 | 3.550% | $120.8946 | $120.89 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.97 | 3.242% | $230.1987 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.49 | 9.596% | $18.0724 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.70 | 3.373% | $246.7514 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.73 | 8.615% | $6.2236 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.10 | $856.6171 | $856.61 | $856.55 | $856.70 | |