| 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 | $143.45 | 11.507% | $159.9568 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.25 | 13.795% | $48.0784 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.57 | 5.636% | $115.7454 | $115.75 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.56 | 9.326% | $55.2752 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.32 | 6.814% | $41.9993 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.56 | 5.705% | $31.2464 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.63 | 4.270% | $241.5206 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.34 | $693.8221 | $693.84 | $693.85 | $693.80 | |