| 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 | $144.46 | 10.308% | $159.3509 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.32 | 5.821% | $113.5671 | $113.57 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.92 | 13.518% | $49.8571 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.92 | 8.822% | $191.4397 | $191.44 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.41 | 11.209% | $231.7707 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.53 | 13.517% | $55.0898 | $55.09 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.65 | 10.562% | $19.5142 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.21 | $820.5895 | $820.59 | $820.55 | $820.70 | |