| 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 | $144.31 | 11.141% | $160.3876 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.43 | 7.318% | $208.6584 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.57 | 10.740% | $130.197 | $130.20 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.37 | 13.200% | $165.6908 | $165.69 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.81 | 9.868% | $184.3695 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.61 | 11.563% | $28.5713 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.27 | 7.481% | $112.0704 | $112.07 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.37 | $989.9450 | $989.95 | $989.90 | $990.10 | |