| 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 | $140.73 | 12.782% | $158.7181 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.83 | 13.388% | $283.2772 | $283.28 | $283.30 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.74 | 11.211% | $78.6707 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.88 | 13.383% | $206.221 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.99 | 7.445% | $197.6881 | $197.69 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.44 | 6.226% | $50.3936 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.67 | 8.705% | $6.1636 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.28 | $981.1323 | $981.13 | $981.10 | $981.20 | |