| 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 | $147.39 | 9.211% | $160.9661 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.77 | 9.308% | $175.7345 | $175.73 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.83 | 3.866% | $231.4446 | $231.44 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.50 | 6.869% | $255.9513 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.79 | 12.196% | $278.0105 | $278.01 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.25 | 7.871% | $261.3175 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.95 | 4.753% | $181.1703 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,433.48 | $1,544.5948 | $1,544.59 | $1,544.55 | $1,544.60 | |