| 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 | $142.83 | 12.304% | $160.4038 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.91 | 13.264% | $99.5704 | $99.57 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.68 | 7.358% | $183.2386 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.39 | 11.428% | $102.9483 | $102.95 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.46 | 11.232% | $98.3958 | $98.40 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.55 | 8.531% | $95.0189 | $95.02 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.31 | 6.874% | $223.698 | $223.70 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.13 | $963.2738 | $963.28 | $963.25 | $963.20 | |