| 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 | $140.79 | 13.818% | $160.2444 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.93 | 6.538% | $30.8214 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.97 | 9.710% | $265.4653 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.88 | 4.211% | $87.4122 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.63 | 9.400% | $145.0972 | $145.10 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.26 | 5.146% | $69.6697 | $69.67 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.39 | 12.499% | $99.4379 | $99.44 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.85 | $858.1481 | $858.15 | $858.10 | $858.10 | |