| 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 | $149.32 | 7.449% | $160.4428 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.29 | 6.715% | $100.6216 | $100.62 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.46 | 5.154% | $146.6478 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.65 | 9.259% | $174.432 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.93 | 8.804% | $265.4056 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.85 | 9.183% | $50.0604 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.87 | 12.776% | $86.6909 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.37 | $984.3011 | $984.30 | $984.30 | $984.20 | |