| 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 | $143.53 | 11.111% | $159.4776 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.46 | 7.843% | $128.8292 | $128.83 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.61 | 5.787% | $206.93 | $206.93 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.96 | 13.556% | $259.9978 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.63 | 6.459% | $41.1251 | $41.13 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.88 | 6.251% | $20.0602 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.47 | 7.392% | $172.3319 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.54 | $988.7518 | $988.76 | $988.85 | $988.70 | |