| 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 | $144.71 | 9.832% | $158.9379 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.83 | 5.321% | $78.8117 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.99 | 6.868% | $215.8627 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.57 | 7.441% | $194.0062 | $194.01 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.64 | 7.145% | $203.1898 | $203.19 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.39 | 10.233% | $141.5281 | $141.53 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.44 | 8.419% | $51.434 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.57 | $1,043.7704 | $1,043.77 | $1,043.80 | $1,043.70 | |