| 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 | $140.83 | 13.237% | $159.4717 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.91 | 6.135% | $58.2787 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.73 | 10.700% | $277.5581 | $277.56 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.47 | 4.710% | $142.8977 | $142.90 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.38 | 6.347% | $18.4831 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.85 | 10.155% | $97.8727 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.96 | 9.474% | $177.3041 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.13 | $931.8661 | $931.86 | $931.85 | $932.00 | |