| 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 | $143.42 | 11.765% | $160.2934 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.98 | 7.538% | $76.3305 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.56 | 10.287% | $149.5051 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.61 | 13.838% | $145.2687 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.45 | 9.456% | $234.7284 | $234.73 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.33 | 8.450% | $16.6254 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.60 | 6.414% | $52.7813 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.95 | $835.5328 | $835.54 | $835.60 | $835.50 | |