| 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 | $143.80 | 11.437% | $160.2464 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.79 | 5.231% | $112.3762 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.56 | 10.359% | $91.1124 | $91.11 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.42 | 7.463% | $108.989 | $108.99 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.85 | 13.691% | $240.8544 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.68 | 9.111% | $156.7707 | $156.77 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.91 | 9.398% | $200.0999 | $200.10 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.01 | $1,070.4490 | $1,070.45 | $1,070.45 | $1,070.50 | |