| 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 | $143.43 | 12.530% | $161.4018 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.60 | 6.585% | $203.151 | $203.15 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.77 | 7.801% | $231.5242 | $231.52 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.25 | 7.587% | $45.4555 | $45.46 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.43 | 10.583% | $106.6352 | $106.64 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.79 | 10.833% | $39.6671 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.56 | 12.135% | $85.8506 | $85.85 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.83 | $873.6854 | $873.69 | $873.65 | $873.80 | |