| 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 | $142.89 | 12.800% | $161.1799 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.94 | 3.527% | $67.2304 | $67.23 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.88 | 5.688% | $170.0309 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.92 | 4.635% | $89.9024 | $89.90 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.55 | 7.182% | $48.8214 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.31 | 9.201% | $141.2078 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.40 | 8.189% | $115.1131 | $115.11 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.89 | $793.4859 | $793.48 | $793.50 | $793.40 | |