| 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 | $140.58 | 13.181% | $159.1098 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.36 | 5.311% | $216.2667 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.50 | 4.292% | $45.367 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.48 | 10.471% | $15.9962 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.83 | 12.574% | $282.3694 | $282.37 | $282.35 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.32 | 13.259% | $182.7094 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.70 | 13.594% | $87.1266 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.77 | $988.9451 | $988.96 | $988.90 | $989.00 | |