| 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 | $144.93 | 9.737% | $159.0418 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.30 | 8.808% | $143.953 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.82 | 5.367% | $148.3778 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.53 | 9.212% | $250.6743 | $250.67 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.77 | 11.226% | $39.7855 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.47 | 8.435% | $5.9314 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.73 | 10.700% | $82.7261 | $82.73 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.55 | $830.4899 | $830.49 | $830.55 | $830.50 | |