| 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 | $145.42 | 10.293% | $160.3881 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.87 | 3.858% | $14.4051 | $14.41 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.83 | 8.827% | $267.5294 | $267.53 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.66 | 4.851% | $87.7183 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.30 | 8.686% | $17.7158 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.66 | 13.227% | $39.2445 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.53 | 5.738% | $199.3479 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.27 | $786.3491 | $786.36 | $786.35 | $786.20 | |