| 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 | $145.68 | 10.316% | $160.7083 | $160.71 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.44 | 10.640% | $40.3172 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.36 | 6.138% | $13.1187 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.53 | 3.333% | $238.2136 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.62 | 6.466% | $186.9756 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.60 | 12.536% | $190.8611 | $190.86 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.60 | 7.106% | $259.8392 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.83 | $1,090.0337 | $1,090.04 | $1,090.00 | $1,090.00 | |