| 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 | $142.83 | 12.333% | $160.4452 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.28 | 7.867% | $243.0028 | $243.00 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.96 | 7.694% | $152.8824 | $152.88 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.67 | 8.230% | $125.1896 | $125.19 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.59 | 10.513% | $192.9446 | $192.94 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.48 | 10.489% | $144.166 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.37 | 9.746% | $79.4232 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.18 | $1,098.0538 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.00 | |