| 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 | $143.77 | 11.752% | $160.6659 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.84 | 12.642% | $225.1038 | $225.10 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.51 | 8.227% | $143.4116 | $143.41 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.72 | 3.825% | $188.6708 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.31 | 5.127% | $206.3748 | $206.37 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.60 | 10.698% | $31.6596 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.56 | 13.183% | $217.9452 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.31 | $1,173.8317 | $1,173.83 | $1,173.75 | $1,173.90 | |