| 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 | $142.39 | 11.244% | $158.4003 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.84 | 5.441% | $52.5518 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.64 | 12.633% | $72.806 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.79 | 8.613% | $155.0885 | $155.09 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.94 | 12.308% | $48.2251 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.93 | 8.719% | $218.4491 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.67 | 7.351% | $192.8775 | $192.88 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.20 | $898.3983 | $898.41 | $898.45 | $898.40 | |