| 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 | $141.90 | 12.337% | $159.4062 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.50 | 5.199% | $8.9419 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.97 | 4.543% | $26.1044 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.89 | 11.697% | $15.5147 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.79 | 12.629% | $240.7895 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.33 | 9.850% | $61.8785 | $61.88 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.46 | 8.236% | $261.3466 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.84 | $773.9818 | $773.98 | $774.00 | $773.90 | |