| 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 | $142.96 | 11.235% | $159.0216 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.80 | 8.153% | $8.4359 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.35 | 3.509% | $198.0645 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.28 | 5.518% | $209.2211 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.68 | 13.334% | $92.5712 | $92.57 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.73 | 7.842% | $122.6487 | $122.65 | $122.65 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.78 | 9.249% | $131.9509 | $131.95 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.58 | $921.9139 | $921.91 | $921.85 | $921.90 | |