| 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 | $143.37 | 11.741% | $160.2031 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.84 | 3.682% | $86.927 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.50 | 13.460% | $276.2751 | $276.28 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.59 | 13.597% | $268.7591 | $268.76 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.28 | 10.128% | $210.6528 | $210.65 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.98 | 4.630% | $12.5347 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.29 | 7.736% | $181.3089 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.85 | $1,196.6607 | $1,196.66 | $1,196.70 | $1,196.70 | |