| 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 | $144.98 | 10.584% | $160.3247 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.68 | 9.512% | $248.2418 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.42 | 4.583% | $171.9554 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.64 | 6.869% | $218.6967 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.65 | 13.429% | $159.5379 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.70 | 9.442% | $262.3325 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.50 | 10.862% | $60.4198 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.57 | $1,281.5088 | $1,281.51 | $1,281.50 | $1,281.40 | |