| 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 | $142.66 | 13.679% | $162.1745 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.31 | 6.461% | $182.3783 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.45 | 7.499% | $31.6585 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.32 | 8.626% | $144.8202 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.89 | 5.417% | $163.2804 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.51 | 4.620% | $74.8138 | $74.81 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.55 | 5.464% | $125.0276 | $125.03 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.69 | $884.1533 | $884.15 | $884.15 | $884.20 | |