| 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 | $129.66 | 12.600% | $145.9972 | $146.00 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.76 | 11.407% | $160.1587 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.74 | 13.434% | $160.7814 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.31 | 11.417% | $87.2507 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.67 | 5.470% | $185.2791 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.45 | 4.394% | $58.9304 | $58.93 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.86 | 9.778% | $118.4066 | $118.41 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.45 | $916.8041 | $916.81 | $916.85 | $916.90 | |