| 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 | $146.74 | 9.608% | $160.8388 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.64 | 11.641% | $114.5883 | $114.59 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.44 | 3.294% | $51.0686 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.78 | 10.827% | $192.5952 | $192.60 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.73 | 13.586% | $226.8653 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.76 | 7.673% | $172.0184 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.56 | 5.453% | $170.3699 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.65 | $1,088.3445 | $1,088.36 | $1,088.30 | $1,088.40 | |