| 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 | $146.32 | 9.509% | $160.2336 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.90 | 5.133% | $47.2047 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.72 | 13.444% | $89.3031 | $89.30 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.77 | 9.620% | $234.3347 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.81 | 8.799% | $257.6469 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.53 | 13.442% | $142.4037 | $142.40 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.80 | 11.750% | $18.774 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.85 | $949.9007 | $949.88 | $949.90 | $949.80 | |