| 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 | $144.37 | 11.488% | $160.9552 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.60 | 5.254% | $213.2446 | $213.24 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.83 | 8.250% | $12.806 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.77 | 9.296% | $216.1547 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.81 | 13.571% | $10.0056 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.97 | 9.847% | $77.9584 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.75 | 8.760% | $126.9773 | $126.98 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.10 | $818.1018 | $818.11 | $818.10 | $818.20 | |