| 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 | $141.87 | 12.399% | $159.4605 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.80 | 3.142% | $80.2445 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.93 | 6.835% | $180.4764 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.95 | 11.249% | $15.5192 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.61 | 8.867% | $85.5803 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.46 | 3.274% | $247.2999 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.42 | 3.233% | $149.0891 | $149.09 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.04 | $917.6699 | $917.67 | $917.70 | $917.70 | |