| 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 | $140.95 | 13.488% | $159.9613 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.25 | 9.175% | $76.6954 | $76.70 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.27 | 13.209% | $240.3087 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.39 | 9.484% | $20.1341 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.75 | 3.554% | $140.5746 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.62 | 13.253% | $134.3407 | $134.34 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.30 | 7.286% | $85.0778 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.53 | $857.0926 | $857.09 | $857.10 | $857.10 | |