| 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 | $144.75 | 10.708% | $160.2498 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.47 | 5.342% | $127.9589 | $127.96 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.63 | 9.684% | $186.057 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.93 | 8.608% | $157.4056 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.52 | 8.484% | $122.0662 | $122.07 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.30 | 5.771% | $88.1072 | $88.11 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.63 | 4.410% | $208.4337 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.23 | $1,050.2784 | $1,050.29 | $1,050.25 | $1,050.30 | |