| 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 | $143.98 | 12.125% | $161.4376 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.61 | 11.133% | $6.2346 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.94 | 13.500% | $283.6819 | $283.68 | $283.70 | $283.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.38 | 13.286% | $112.5836 | $112.58 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.73 | 7.771% | $131.1896 | $131.19 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.69 | 6.216% | $153.6839 | $153.68 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.90 | 12.624% | $128.2787 | $128.28 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.23 | $977.0899 | $977.08 | $977.20 | $977.10 | |