| 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 | $143.37 | 11.798% | $160.2848 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.70 | 4.593% | $161.8054 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.45 | 3.481% | $107.0511 | $107.05 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.89 | 8.743% | $89.0496 | $89.05 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.57 | 8.134% | $158.492 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.79 | 3.440% | $11.1612 | $11.16 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.60 | 6.233% | $136.6156 | $136.62 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.37 | $824.4597 | $824.46 | $824.45 | $824.50 | |