| 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 | $140.56 | 12.546% | $158.1947 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.43 | 11.599% | $191.3142 | $191.31 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.38 | 10.873% | $30.357 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.54 | 9.738% | $148.7389 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.36 | 4.499% | $20.231 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.78 | 13.118% | $134.3616 | $134.36 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.76 | 8.698% | $180.1778 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.81 | $863.3752 | $863.37 | $863.40 | $863.40 | |