| 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 | $141.80 | 13.272% | $160.6197 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.36 | 7.355% | $79.8292 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.96 | 13.368% | $174.5414 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.25 | 7.331% | $171.9979 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.89 | 3.171% | $38.0598 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.99 | 4.106% | $95.7671 | $95.77 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.39 | 12.327% | $276.7625 | $276.76 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.64 | $997.5776 | $997.58 | $997.55 | $997.60 | |