| 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 | $143.30 | 13.524% | $162.6799 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.45 | 11.490% | $201.1837 | $201.18 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.50 | 11.391% | $198.8329 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.46 | 7.302% | $260.1644 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.87 | 9.336% | $94.9802 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.80 | 6.590% | $122.3653 | $122.37 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.26 | 9.131% | $157.4324 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.64 | $1,197.6388 | $1,197.63 | $1,197.70 | $1,197.70 | |