| 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 | $146.59 | 8.518% | $159.0765 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.34 | 12.252% | $81.2031 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.53 | 5.309% | $253.2997 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.62 | 10.333% | $224.6601 | $224.66 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.70 | 8.574% | $91.9622 | $91.96 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.48 | 12.604% | $80.4893 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.48 | 7.124% | $219.0472 | $219.05 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.74 | $1,109.7381 | $1,109.74 | $1,109.75 | $1,109.80 | |