| 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 | $147.74 | 8.660% | $160.5343 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.25 | 4.813% | $20.1765 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.48 | 6.453% | $246.4174 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.36 | 6.799% | $92.2316 | $92.23 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.70 | 12.308% | $141.1712 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.29 | 10.847% | $197.6291 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.72 | 3.309% | $131.9463 | $131.95 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.54 | $990.1064 | $990.11 | $990.15 | $990.00 | |