| 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 | $160.83 | 12.168% | $180.3998 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.40 | 5.326% | $143.6647 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.90 | 10.187% | $49.474 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.71 | 13.138% | $162.5906 | $162.59 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.90 | 10.470% | $39.6587 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.29 | 13.144% | $68.2145 | $68.21 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.76 | 3.723% | $13.2351 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.79 | $657.2374 | $657.23 | $657.20 | $657.30 | |