| 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 | $141.55 | 13.256% | $160.3139 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.82 | 4.311% | $186.5289 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.47 | 6.307% | $60.0316 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.77 | 11.787% | $20.9824 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.36 | 5.603% | $14.1086 | $14.11 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.96 | 12.402% | $97.7448 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.90 | 12.458% | $258.5409 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.83 | $798.2511 | $798.24 | $798.30 | $798.10 | |