| 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 | $142.94 | 12.483% | $160.7832 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.59 | 7.692% | $178.3272 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.51 | 5.815% | $22.7608 | $22.76 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.97 | 6.583% | $35.1404 | $35.14 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.81 | 11.234% | $23.1478 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.30 | 13.227% | $155.4607 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.72 | 4.118% | $53.8498 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.84 | $629.4699 | $629.47 | $629.50 | $629.40 | |