| 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 | $142.96 | 12.357% | $160.6256 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.54 | 13.584% | $106.2465 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.72 | 7.148% | $264.3555 | $264.36 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.50 | 7.437% | $179.957 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.29 | 4.799% | $13.9278 | $13.93 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.45 | 10.697% | $224.1061 | $224.11 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.55 | 6.391% | $121.8709 | $121.87 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.01 | $1,071.0894 | $1,071.11 | $1,071.10 | $1,071.10 | |