| 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 | $143.87 | 11.467% | $160.3676 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.99 | 13.533% | $71.5144 | $71.51 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.83 | 4.447% | $147.0927 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.66 | 3.586% | $39.0105 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.70 | 5.304% | $10.2145 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.76 | 6.874% | $36.0807 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.89 | 8.786% | $157.62 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.70 | $621.9004 | $621.89 | $621.85 | $621.90 | |