| 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 | $141.85 | 13.674% | $161.2466 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.78 | 9.742% | $114.9877 | $114.99 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.94 | 13.793% | $268.4832 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.35 | 9.674% | $273.4721 | $273.47 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.54 | 12.869% | $130.4088 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.74 | 7.834% | $38.5399 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.97 | 7.356% | $198.5764 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.17 | $1,185.7147 | $1,185.72 | $1,185.75 | $1,185.70 | |