| 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 | $140.59 | 12.538% | $158.2172 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.95 | 10.591% | $190.1612 | $190.16 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.63 | 10.386% | $16.1495 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.43 | 9.775% | $22.427 | $22.43 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.37 | 10.124% | $222.8579 | $222.86 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.83 | 4.471% | $176.3784 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.60 | 5.286% | $209.098 | $209.10 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.40 | $995.2892 | $995.30 | $995.30 | $995.30 | |