| 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 | $143.76 | 11.657% | $160.5181 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.56 | 7.510% | $101.6615 | $101.66 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.71 | 10.483% | $98.0095 | $98.01 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.80 | 11.407% | $87.7887 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.57 | 7.617% | $148.0487 | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.96 | 6.672% | $20.225 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.91 | 10.208% | $271.0125 | $271.01 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.27 | $887.2640 | $887.27 | $887.25 | $887.20 | |