| 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 | $143.48 | 13.192% | $162.4079 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.60 | 5.257% | $181.6736 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.76 | 8.355% | $17.0767 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.55 | 11.239% | $240.8881 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.71 | 3.238% | $72.9996 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.46 | 9.785% | $86.1373 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.86 | 7.250% | $42.7499 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.42 | $803.9331 | $803.94 | $803.95 | $803.90 | |