| 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 | $142.81 | 13.485% | $162.0679 | $162.07 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.59 | 9.711% | $166.3109 | $166.31 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.31 | 10.102% | $164.3933 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.39 | 8.383% | $107.7219 | $107.72 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.55 | 10.713% | $255.2488 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.49 | 9.396% | $208.3884 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.63 | 9.641% | $218.8763 | $218.88 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.77 | $1,283.0075 | $1,283.01 | $1,283.00 | $1,283.00 | |