| 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 | $145.36 | 10.857% | $161.1417 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.60 | 12.471% | $79.4045 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.39 | 6.205% | $104.4951 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.40 | 7.577% | $132.75 | $132.75 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.80 | 9.417% | $96.0681 | $96.07 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.87 | 7.256% | $63.1416 | $63.14 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.43 | 3.772% | $240.1595 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.85 | $877.1605 | $877.16 | $877.15 | $877.20 | |