| 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 | $144.95 | 9.558% | $158.8043 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.33 | 5.507% | $98.4697 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.51 | 12.413% | $14.0629 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.86 | 9.383% | $231.7388 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.96 | 13.198% | $275.0259 | $275.03 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.71 | 6.670% | $42.3587 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.56 | 5.245% | $70.0511 | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.88 | $890.5114 | $890.51 | $890.50 | $890.60 | |