| 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 | $142.58 | 12.540% | $160.4595 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.37 | 6.286% | $228.9082 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.47 | 13.310% | $233.9512 | $233.95 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.75 | 7.472% | $225.4225 | $225.42 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.36 | 13.595% | $14.0403 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.27 | 5.685% | $19.3086 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.50 | 13.514% | $83.4328 | $83.43 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.30 | $965.5231 | $965.52 | $965.50 | $965.50 | |