| 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 | $143.51 | 11.327% | $159.7654 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.56 | 4.292% | $56.9017 | $56.90 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.50 | 6.570% | $215.8043 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.91 | 8.701% | $253.1755 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.82 | 13.250% | $161.7437 | $161.74 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.66 | 12.752% | $196.9326 | $196.93 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.59 | 5.708% | $132.7587 | $132.76 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.55 | $1,177.0819 | $1,177.08 | $1,177.10 | $1,177.10 | |