| 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 | $71.64 | 11.507% | $79.8836 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.39 | 12.338% | $162.2048 | $162.20 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.87 | 10.855% | $167.2469 | $167.25 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.88 | 4.204% | $38.4304 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.65 | 9.491% | $175.8973 | $175.90 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.40 | 6.838% | $240.8129 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.71 | 13.279% | $284.0018 | $284.00 | $284.00 | $284.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.54 | $1,148.4777 | $1,148.47 | $1,148.50 | $1,148.40 | |