| 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 | $142.31 | 13.459% | $161.4635 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.83 | 3.378% | $88.7293 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.59 | 6.751% | $247.2246 | $247.22 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.73 | 11.405% | $270.4134 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.75 | 12.234% | $23.2886 | $23.29 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.51 | 5.546% | $43.8121 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.72 | 9.374% | $127.6613 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.44 | $962.5928 | $962.58 | $962.55 | $962.60 | |