| 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 | 12.250% | $161.3818 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.25 | 4.814% | $140.7128 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.27 | 3.299% | $59.1593 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.81 | 4.694% | $101.3543 | $101.35 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.78 | 8.327% | $26.8434 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.92 | 8.441% | $235.2302 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.97 | 3.796% | $211.7127 | $211.71 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.77 | $936.3945 | $936.38 | $936.40 | $936.40 | |