| 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 | $142.70 | 12.750% | $160.8943 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.72 | 8.838% | $187.985 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.90 | 8.417% | $157.0962 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.49 | 4.847% | $238.5164 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.80 | 4.250% | $110.2965 | $110.30 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.65 | 8.452% | $33.2405 | $33.24 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.79 | 13.693% | $196.4501 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.05 | $1,084.4790 | $1,084.49 | $1,084.50 | $1,084.50 | |