| 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 | $143.70 | 12.651% | $161.8795 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.71 | 3.521% | $72.1645 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.69 | 4.362% | $158.3067 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.45 | 8.694% | $157.0085 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.66 | 6.322% | $133.6042 | $133.60 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.27 | 3.250% | $38.4813 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.81 | 9.827% | $273.2606 | $273.26 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.29 | $994.7053 | $994.70 | $994.70 | $994.80 | |