| 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 | $144.69 | 9.506% | $158.4442 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.71 | 5.621% | $12.3682 | $12.37 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.86 | 11.366% | $19.89 | $19.89 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.65 | 10.502% | $17.2936 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.84 | 3.564% | $116.8616 | $116.86 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.56 | 12.448% | $212.0319 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.78 | 4.139% | $252.8287 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.09 | $789.7182 | $789.71 | $789.75 | $789.70 | |