| 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 | $144.68 | 10.757% | $160.2432 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.70 | 6.179% | $72.945 | $72.95 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.84 | 4.335% | $157.3789 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.53 | 8.111% | $158.415 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.59 | 11.649% | $98.9098 | $98.91 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.69 | 11.503% | $184.7493 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.84 | 8.470% | $231.9522 | $231.95 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.87 | $1,064.5934 | $1,064.60 | $1,064.60 | $1,064.50 | |