| 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 | $144.85 | 10.665% | $160.2983 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.43 | 5.436% | $150.1725 | $150.17 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.48 | 13.706% | $92.6476 | $92.65 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.54 | 9.161% | $31.1545 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.55 | 10.773% | $221.0475 | $221.05 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.37 | 8.220% | $12.3046 | $12.30 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.30 | 13.799% | $120.9683 | $120.97 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.52 | $788.5933 | $788.59 | $788.55 | $788.60 | |