| 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 | $142.48 | 13.224% | $161.3216 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.83 | 13.517% | $19.1049 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.59 | 3.339% | $250.6901 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.43 | 12.647% | $271.9637 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.97 | 3.712% | $92.2726 | $92.27 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.35 | 12.167% | $145.088 | $145.09 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.85 | 7.850% | $119.5517 | $119.55 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.50 | $1,059.9926 | $1,059.98 | $1,059.95 | $1,060.10 | |