| 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 | $142.32 | 12.523% | $160.1427 | $160.14 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.83 | 9.556% | $78.6941 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.89 | 7.853% | $51.6508 | $51.65 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.29 | 6.214% | $19.4265 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.46 | 10.714% | $13.795 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.90 | 8.228% | $15.0437 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.70 | 4.243% | $68.4877 | $68.49 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $372.39 | $407.2405 | $407.24 | $407.30 | $407.20 | |