| 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 | $141.84 | 12.408% | $159.4395 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.77 | 8.609% | $18.2137 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.40 | 6.500% | $15.336 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.40 | 5.461% | $56.3162 | $56.32 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.73 | 8.393% | $167.7165 | $167.72 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.44 | 8.818% | $180.0285 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.59 | 10.552% | $189.6962 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.17 | $786.7466 | $786.76 | $786.75 | $786.60 | |