| 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 | $141.90 | 11.684% | $158.4796 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.80 | 5.871% | $70.7218 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.38 | 7.549% | $44.5038 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.59 | 12.192% | $271.0447 | $271.04 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.73 | 6.688% | $208.8204 | $208.82 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.30 | 8.383% | $39.343 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.68 | 11.605% | $160.3541 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.38 | $953.2674 | $953.25 | $953.25 | $953.20 | |