| 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 | $141.95 | 11.474% | $158.2373 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.67 | 9.489% | $7.3029 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.34 | 10.558% | $257.976 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.97 | 5.718% | $24.2834 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.30 | 12.709% | $31.8966 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.95 | 10.743% | $88.539 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.42 | 9.459% | $86.9323 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.60 | $655.1675 | $655.17 | $655.25 | $655.10 | |