| 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 | $143.99 | 11.418% | $160.4308 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.29 | 6.565% | $123.9244 | $123.92 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.50 | 7.397% | $17.7205 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.97 | 12.796% | $256.0131 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.37 | 5.250% | $18.2819 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.64 | 11.539% | $259.4843 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.98 | 4.708% | $162.2765 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.74 | $998.1315 | $998.12 | $998.15 | $998.10 | |