| 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 | $142.34 | 13.133% | $161.0335 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.32 | 3.756% | $205.7689 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.97 | 13.240% | $122.2652 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.93 | 12.148% | $127.7702 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.55 | 7.480% | $139.2403 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.88 | 6.859% | $256.3334 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.73 | 5.856% | $156.3811 | $156.38 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.72 | $1,168.7926 | $1,168.79 | $1,168.80 | $1,168.80 | |