| 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 | $143.50 | 12.706% | $161.7331 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.70 | 10.495% | $179.7754 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.87 | 10.602% | $6.4923 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.33 | 8.842% | $188.6558 | $188.66 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.57 | 12.270% | $129.7504 | $129.75 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.98 | 4.711% | $252.3326 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.48 | 12.506% | $80.4193 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.43 | $999.1589 | $999.16 | $999.20 | $999.20 | |