| 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 | $141.55 | 13.550% | $160.73 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.29 | 11.349% | $278.6954 | $278.70 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.62 | 12.488% | $140.1825 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.29 | 5.766% | $48.9591 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.70 | 6.669% | $42.3476 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.68 | 11.400% | $190.1375 | $190.14 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.94 | 13.270% | $130.1925 | $130.19 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.07 | $991.2446 | $991.25 | $991.30 | $991.20 | |