| 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 | $142.36 | 12.440% | $160.0696 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.85 | 4.204% | $35.2731 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.92 | 4.460% | $101.2426 | $101.24 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.80 | 13.621% | $81.5799 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.62 | 5.218% | $30.1134 | $30.11 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.38 | 12.497% | $278.2951 | $278.30 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.95 | 3.648% | $161.6391 | $161.64 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.88 | $848.2128 | $848.21 | $848.20 | $848.20 | |