| 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 | $142.27 | 11.616% | $158.7961 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.61 | 7.759% | $85.7869 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.60 | 13.394% | $58.5113 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.41 | 5.549% | $164.0337 | $164.03 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.39 | 9.773% | $104.7125 | $104.71 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.41 | 10.425% | $144.0052 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.75 | 6.214% | $127.1913 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.44 | $843.0370 | $843.04 | $843.05 | $843.00 | |