| 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 | $147.75 | 8.588% | $160.4388 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.66 | 12.384% | $165.9462 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.85 | 3.735% | $221.8373 | $221.84 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.32 | 13.366% | $184.0157 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.26 | 5.589% | $17.1688 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.48 | 5.513% | $196.7606 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.36 | 8.655% | $113.3924 | $113.39 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.68 | $1,059.5598 | $1,059.57 | $1,059.55 | $1,059.50 | |