| 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 | $142.54 | 11.602% | $159.0775 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.34 | 12.368% | $47.5766 | $47.58 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.96 | 8.410% | $18.3863 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.81 | 5.722% | $71.6901 | $71.69 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.73 | 3.846% | $130.5656 | $130.57 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.39 | 13.601% | $245.8212 | $245.82 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.28 | 9.681% | $18.9529 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.05 | $692.0702 | $692.08 | $692.10 | $692.20 | |