| 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 | $160.97 | 10.215% | $177.4131 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.55 | 8.536% | $119.9865 | $119.99 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.47 | 5.476% | $85.9313 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.79 | 11.538% | $174.8804 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.86 | 10.264% | $88.0568 | $88.06 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.71 | 7.195% | $260.173 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.86 | 6.339% | $57.2742 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.21 | $963.7153 | $963.71 | $963.70 | $963.80 | |