| 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 | $143.77 | 11.580% | $160.4186 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.45 | 9.818% | $215.7375 | $215.74 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.75 | 8.496% | $121.2443 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.59 | 9.248% | $74.9332 | $74.93 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.45 | 9.337% | $215.8859 | $215.89 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.47 | 10.171% | $175.6897 | $175.69 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.75 | 7.808% | $20.214 | $20.21 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.23 | $984.1232 | $984.12 | $984.15 | $984.00 | |