| 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 | $142.54 | 12.585% | $160.4787 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.54 | 3.827% | $189.5258 | $189.53 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.95 | 6.401% | $59.5314 | $59.53 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.90 | 4.866% | $31.3549 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.75 | 8.353% | $130.8362 | $130.84 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.58 | 4.674% | $142.9637 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.61 | 9.306% | $273.9318 | $273.93 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.87 | $988.6225 | $988.62 | $988.70 | $988.60 | |