| 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 | $142.30 | 12.500% | $160.0875 | $160.09 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.32 | 5.501% | $11.9427 | $11.94 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.49 | 7.431% | $218.6113 | $218.61 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.48 | 9.717% | $37.8304 | $37.83 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.68 | 8.618% | $25.7207 | $25.72 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.42 | 4.192% | $174.4382 | $174.44 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.65 | 6.313% | $11.3223 | $11.32 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.34 | $639.9531 | $639.95 | $639.95 | $639.80 | |