| 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 | $142.80 | 13.838% | $162.5607 | $162.56 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.99 | 13.276% | $189.1596 | $189.16 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.53 | 8.440% | $197.9355 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.38 | 7.177% | $258.7038 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.70 | 9.670% | $190.4968 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.99 | 11.425% | $139.2701 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.46 | 6.234% | $149.2163 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.85 | $1,287.3428 | $1,287.35 | $1,287.30 | $1,287.40 | |