| 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 | $148.60 | 8.489% | $161.2147 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.33 | 13.397% | $270.2591 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.28 | 10.262% | $15.7454 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.39 | 13.669% | $231.1914 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.87 | 12.258% | $281.6216 | $281.62 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.39 | 10.553% | $40.2302 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.65 | 9.858% | $180.8812 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.51 | $1,181.1436 | $1,181.14 | $1,181.15 | $1,181.10 | |