| 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 | $141.99 | 11.192% | $157.8815 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.59 | 8.756% | $44.1441 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.49 | 6.862% | $29.3764 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.27 | 13.172% | $15.0179 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.52 | 10.821% | $170.1324 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.68 | 12.848% | $61.7053 | $61.71 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.31 | 9.558% | $8.0087 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $438.85 | $486.2663 | $486.27 | $486.30 | $486.20 | |