| 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 | $78.48 | 12.833% | $88.5513 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.77 | 12.499% | $160.6148 | $160.61 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.47 | 12.496% | $217.646 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.97 | 5.509% | $146.6259 | $146.63 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.83 | 7.251% | $240.0599 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.46 | 10.569% | $114.3947 | $114.39 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.38 | 10.369% | $192.4615 | $192.46 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.36 | $1,160.3541 | $1,160.35 | $1,160.35 | $1,160.40 | |