| 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 | $139.78 | 13.246% | $158.2953 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.39 | 6.259% | $83.2964 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.75 | 7.486% | $16.929 | $16.93 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.97 | 4.384% | $166.9831 | $166.98 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.99 | 5.108% | $10.5003 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.27 | 13.208% | $98.7966 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.72 | 7.466% | $56.6561 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.87 | $591.4568 | $591.47 | $591.50 | $591.50 | |