| 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 | $153.28 | 4.807% | $160.6482 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.35 | 5.583% | $209.4239 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.82 | 12.750% | $161.0296 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.67 | 7.820% | $79.431 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.94 | 9.856% | $43.8765 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.81 | 11.387% | $257.0923 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.38 | 12.742% | $176.3059 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.25 | $1,087.8074 | $1,087.81 | $1,087.85 | $1,087.70 | |