| 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 | $142.31 | 12.570% | $160.1984 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.73 | 8.289% | $50.6034 | $50.60 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.99 | 9.493% | $200.3612 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.41 | 5.506% | $232.5458 | $232.55 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.79 | 7.638% | $14.8433 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.73 | 5.873% | $47.357 | $47.36 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.77 | 13.581% | $42.8995 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.73 | $748.8086 | $748.81 | $748.80 | $748.80 | |