| 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 | $143.70 | 11.670% | $160.4698 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.72 | 6.841% | $263.5981 | $263.60 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.66 | 6.135% | $187.4981 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.51 | 9.736% | $167.3584 | $167.36 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.25 | 7.341% | $213.8769 | $213.88 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.80 | 13.212% | $193.3661 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.67 | 5.382% | $141.9179 | $141.92 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,224.31 | $1,328.0853 | $1,328.10 | $1,328.05 | $1,328.20 | |