| 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 | $144.33 | 11.272% | $160.5989 | $160.60 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.53 | 4.202% | $97.4601 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.45 | 12.848% | $211.5336 | $211.53 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.82 | 10.378% | $149.9154 | $149.92 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.43 | 3.536% | $120.547 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.25 | 6.359% | $207.6659 | $207.67 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.76 | 9.528% | $34.7861 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.57 | $982.5070 | $982.52 | $982.50 | $982.50 | |