| 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 | $142.38 | 11.665% | $158.9886 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.33 | 7.164% | $81.7983 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.33 | 6.485% | $57.8533 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.60 | 6.643% | $210.7266 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.51 | 9.471% | $142.8706 | $142.87 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.66 | 12.495% | $122.2371 | $122.24 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.71 | 3.119% | $83.2273 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.52 | $857.7018 | $857.71 | $857.75 | $857.70 | |