| 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 | $160.99 | 6.398% | $171.2901 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.61 | 11.780% | $88.9881 | $88.99 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.33 | 9.721% | $148.4854 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.32 | 8.456% | $264.9797 | $264.98 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.55 | 8.128% | $49.2523 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.81 | 5.270% | $241.921 | $241.92 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.35 | 13.140% | $239.1214 | $239.12 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.96 | $1,204.0380 | $1,204.04 | $1,204.05 | $1,204.10 | |