| 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 | $143.32 | 12.461% | $161.1791 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.76 | 4.130% | $170.5233 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.58 | 6.213% | $36.7285 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.29 | 7.760% | $13.2437 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.30 | 9.439% | $260.7931 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.72 | 7.554% | $98.6485 | $98.65 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.83 | 13.190% | $137.8994 | $137.90 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.80 | $879.0156 | $879.01 | $879.05 | $878.90 | |