| 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 | $152.74 | 5.509% | $161.1544 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.63 | 11.465% | $190.1927 | $190.19 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.99 | 3.670% | $225.9902 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.97 | 8.346% | $38.9721 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.92 | 3.862% | $220.1044 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.58 | 10.350% | $224.6505 | $224.65 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.52 | 11.372% | $201.0487 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.35 | $1,262.1130 | $1,262.10 | $1,262.10 | $1,262.20 | |