| 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 | $143.26 | 13.521% | $162.6302 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.70 | 5.867% | $38.8532 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.60 | 10.280% | $28.2317 | $28.23 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.72 | 10.858% | $160.4337 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.55 | 9.745% | $159.7338 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.99 | 4.115% | $69.7466 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.39 | 6.118% | $255.0971 | $255.10 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.21 | $874.7263 | $874.72 | $874.80 | $874.60 | |