| 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 | $143.68 | 12.319% | $161.3799 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.52 | 13.138% | $49.2377 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.28 | 12.359% | $18.292 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.29 | 7.124% | $222.0573 | $222.06 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.94 | 10.809% | $86.3645 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.26 | 3.611% | $231.3219 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.35 | 12.726% | $87.1936 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.32 | $855.8469 | $855.84 | $855.85 | $855.90 | |