| 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 | $142.99 | 13.688% | $162.5625 | $162.56 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.25 | 3.627% | $170.2073 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.30 | 8.112% | $13.2978 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.63 | 8.750% | $85.5101 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.92 | 10.392% | $153.3566 | $153.36 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.53 | 12.643% | $119.9986 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.72 | 3.168% | $93.594 | $93.59 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.34 | $798.5269 | $798.53 | $798.50 | $798.60 | |