| 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 | $141.43 | 11.833% | $158.1654 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.39 | 3.460% | $115.2441 | $115.24 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.40 | 3.475% | $58.3599 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.73 | 9.547% | $222.0846 | $222.08 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.34 | 13.635% | $7.2045 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.97 | 3.649% | $55.9394 | $55.94 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.76 | 9.829% | $269.9158 | $269.92 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.02 | $886.9137 | $886.91 | $886.90 | $886.90 | |