| 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 | $140.67 | 13.598% | $159.7983 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.81 | 13.179% | $261.2284 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.48 | 7.645% | $180.2838 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.30 | 12.626% | $145.6254 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.64 | 3.531% | $80.3815 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.75 | 3.203% | $23.4787 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.46 | 11.427% | $271.2802 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.11 | $1,122.0763 | $1,122.08 | $1,122.20 | $1,122.10 | |