| 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 | $147.90 | 8.402% | $160.3266 | $160.33 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.90 | 5.436% | $171.7552 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.97 | 5.629% | $121.4417 | $121.44 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.69 | 7.632% | $221.3883 | $221.39 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.88 | 7.712% | $84.9632 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.35 | 5.485% | $207.1198 | $207.12 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.68 | 12.565% | $207.885 | $207.89 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.37 | $1,174.8798 | $1,174.89 | $1,174.90 | $1,174.90 | |