| 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 | $140.89 | 12.194% | $158.0701 | $158.07 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.38 | 10.756% | $197.5666 | $197.57 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.47 | 11.220% | $186.2601 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.91 | 9.518% | $20.7099 | $20.71 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.80 | 7.853% | $41.847 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.47 | 9.733% | $258.3883 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.25 | 5.129% | $91.7251 | $91.73 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.17 | $954.5671 | $954.58 | $954.55 | $954.60 | |