| 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 | $140.78 | 11.856% | $157.4709 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.87 | 12.130% | $30.1293 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.99 | 11.808% | $12.2877 | $12.29 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.69 | 6.450% | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.77 | 3.403% | $79.3825 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.25 | 13.790% | $269.9668 | $269.97 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.71 | 11.414% | $37.5577 | $37.56 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.06 | $841.9449 | $841.95 | $841.95 | $842.10 | |