| 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 | $142.95 | 12.720% | $161.1332 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.31 | 6.325% | $147.0581 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.85 | 9.333% | $43.5692 | $43.57 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.65 | 11.119% | $204.07 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.83 | 12.843% | $87.8257 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.70 | 8.540% | $6.1868 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.29 | 10.629% | $248.1298 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.58 | $897.9728 | $897.98 | $898.00 | $898.00 | |