| 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 | $145.63 | 10.272% | $160.5891 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.38 | 11.138% | $40.432 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.67 | 5.285% | $199.6941 | $199.69 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.50 | 10.511% | $8.2883 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.77 | 10.616% | $101.5123 | $101.51 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.60 | 3.744% | $239.2337 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.58 | 3.506% | $239.6992 | $239.70 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.13 | $989.4487 | $989.44 | $989.50 | $989.40 | |