| 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 | $143.26 | 10.535% | $158.3524 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.98 | 5.265% | $45.2429 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.98 | 11.187% | $157.8633 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.25 | 10.477% | $43.3622 | $43.36 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.46 | 13.186% | $76.3553 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.46 | 12.108% | $212.3998 | $212.40 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.71 | 9.578% | $264.861 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.10 | $958.4369 | $958.43 | $958.40 | $958.60 | |