| 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 | $153.60 | 4.437% | $160.4152 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.34 | 8.836% | $95.0574 | $95.06 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.67 | 5.571% | $188.6237 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.30 | 5.489% | $110.025 | $110.03 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.61 | 6.737% | $109.5228 | $109.52 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.99 | 8.476% | $263.5858 | $263.59 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.87 | 12.281% | $61.6086 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.38 | $988.8385 | $988.85 | $988.80 | $988.80 | |