| 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 | $141.62 | 13.254% | $160.3903 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.47 | 8.641% | $53.7447 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.80 | 6.537% | $27.4865 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.41 | 12.666% | $247.2005 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.78 | 13.674% | $238.4653 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.55 | 6.734% | $25.1359 | $25.14 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.76 | 5.534% | $112.6681 | $112.67 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.39 | $865.0913 | $865.10 | $865.10 | $865.10 | |