| 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 | $142.28 | 12.723% | $160.3823 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.73 | 10.805% | $192.5015 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.91 | 10.809% | $83.007 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.94 | 4.231% | $155.2417 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.43 | 6.852% | $116.9281 | $116.93 | $116.95 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.46 | 7.866% | $133.1714 | $133.17 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.55 | 7.439% | $91.9141 | $91.91 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.30 | $933.1461 | $933.14 | $933.15 | $933.10 | |