| 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 | $145.62 | 11.543% | $162.4289 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.50 | 7.736% | $159.988 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.95 | 13.735% | $279.7312 | $279.73 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.89 | 10.492% | $195.4493 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.81 | 6.812% | $266.8271 | $266.83 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.47 | 12.461% | $35.3915 | $35.39 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.29 | 8.346% | $88.0745 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.53 | $1,187.8905 | $1,187.89 | $1,187.95 | $1,187.80 | |