| 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 | $145.40 | 9.454% | $159.1461 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.28 | 4.523% | $9.6997 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.88 | 8.834% | $201.2123 | $201.21 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.75 | 9.255% | $247.7357 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.69 | 12.143% | $165.624 | $165.62 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.88 | 3.461% | $81.61 | $81.61 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.89 | 6.640% | $197.1667 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.77 | $1,062.1945 | $1,062.20 | $1,062.15 | $1,062.10 | |