| 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 | $143.41 | 10.849% | $158.9686 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.81 | 10.584% | $243.0747 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.69 | 8.799% | $50.7983 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.25 | 11.644% | $143.1834 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.69 | 13.675% | $28.0664 | $28.07 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.42 | 5.335% | $164.765 | $164.77 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.83 | 8.492% | $38.8727 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.10 | $827.7291 | $827.73 | $827.65 | $827.90 | |