| 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 | $144.99 | 10.604% | $160.3647 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.48 | 4.513% | $66.3449 | $66.34 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.67 | 11.265% | $118.6864 | $118.69 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.35 | 4.268% | $39.9868 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.26 | 13.445% | $94.4543 | $94.45 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.46 | 12.438% | $90.4676 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.99 | 10.624% | $242.2555 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.20 | $812.5602 | $812.56 | $812.55 | $812.70 | |