| 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 | $160.34 | 11.858% | $179.3531 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.60 | 5.265% | $110.1072 | $110.11 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.30 | 11.348% | $101.6607 | $101.66 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.36 | 11.724% | $43.9746 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.83 | 10.570% | $265.18 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.51 | 7.199% | $204.2248 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.71 | 8.316% | $79.8397 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.65 | $984.3401 | $984.33 | $984.30 | $984.40 | |