| 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 | $142.87 | 13.468% | $162.1117 | $162.11 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.52 | 8.552% | $51.5839 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.31 | 3.297% | $43.705 | $43.71 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.44 | 10.592% | $179.6456 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.56 | 10.483% | $159.7142 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.77 | 7.658% | $131.0951 | $131.10 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.68 | 9.430% | $54.3648 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.15 | $782.2203 | $782.22 | $782.20 | $782.20 | |