| 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 | $145.34 | 11.433% | $161.9567 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.89 | 3.470% | $35.066 | $35.07 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.78 | 8.148% | $248.5025 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.35 | 9.591% | $272.1692 | $272.17 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.53 | 9.433% | $165.8238 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.42 | 5.865% | $222.7611 | $222.76 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.25 | 5.694% | $34.0863 | $34.09 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.56 | $1,140.3656 | $1,140.37 | $1,140.30 | $1,140.50 | |