| 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 | $143.46 | 11.868% | $160.4858 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.73 | 7.174% | $245.1391 | $245.14 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.82 | 7.687% | $211.9496 | $211.95 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.83 | 9.472% | $187.011 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.44 | 7.515% | $38.1033 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.98 | 13.575% | $264.607 | $264.61 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.44 | 6.158% | $38.684 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.70 | $1,145.9798 | $1,145.98 | $1,146.00 | $1,145.90 | |