| 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 | $149.39 | 7.777% | $161.0081 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.92 | 7.309% | $214.5322 | $214.53 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.47 | 13.307% | $278.1347 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.35 | 5.755% | $24.6938 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.50 | 12.720% | $235.0212 | $235.02 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.87 | 10.775% | $271.2547 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.98 | 3.412% | $119.9372 | $119.94 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.48 | $1,304.5819 | $1,304.57 | $1,304.60 | $1,304.50 | |