| 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 | $141.74 | 12.580% | $159.5709 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.47 | 9.457% | $44.2972 | $44.30 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.91 | 9.489% | $270.3393 | $270.34 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.99 | 10.576% | $90.6613 | $90.66 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.93 | 12.739% | $19.0867 | $19.09 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.60 | 9.832% | $133.5557 | $133.56 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.57 | 6.290% | $249.3245 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.21 | $966.8356 | $966.84 | $966.80 | $966.90 | |