| 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 | $143.54 | 12.488% | $161.4653 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.84 | 10.631% | $15.3113 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.73 | 7.647% | $225.7681 | $225.77 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.55 | 7.149% | $131.3111 | $131.31 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.43 | 5.556% | $12.0651 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.91 | 13.791% | $233.1691 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.42 | 5.587% | $84.9131 | $84.91 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.42 | $864.0031 | $864.01 | $863.90 | $864.10 | |