| 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 | $144.71 | 11.857% | $161.8683 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.65 | 12.366% | $200.7419 | $200.74 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.25 | 9.728% | $178.0337 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.99 | 3.413% | $219.2252 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.79 | 7.420% | $76.0426 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.28 | 11.750% | $170.1729 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.92 | 11.497% | $135.9371 | $135.94 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.59 | $1,142.0217 | $1,142.02 | $1,142.05 | $1,141.90 | |