| 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 | $142.89 | 12.284% | $160.4426 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.41 | 10.379% | $9.2829 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.87 | 6.371% | $41.3464 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.42 | 9.709% | $182.5777 | $182.58 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.29 | 5.196% | $57.1109 | $57.11 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.29 | 9.804% | $49.7302 | $49.73 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.45 | 6.691% | $173.3195 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.62 | $673.8102 | $673.81 | $673.85 | $673.70 | |