| 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 | $140.51 | 13.449% | $159.4072 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.73 | 5.524% | $9.2122 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.94 | 7.611% | $28.9904 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.34 | 4.362% | $86.9753 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.31 | 12.176% | $165.2465 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.74 | 12.746% | $271.4247 | $271.42 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.50 | 5.553% | $250.6884 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.07 | $971.9447 | $971.95 | $971.95 | $971.90 | |