| 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 | $142.56 | 12.566% | $160.4741 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.29 | 5.762% | $136.7397 | $136.74 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.80 | 13.698% | $162.3607 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.90 | 9.833% | $91.0516 | $91.05 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.55 | 5.197% | $59.4889 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.63 | 6.596% | $76.3547 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.37 | 4.552% | $192.7625 | $192.76 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.10 | $879.2322 | $879.22 | $879.20 | $879.40 | |