| 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 | $143.44 | 12.219% | $160.9669 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.68 | 12.868% | $199.4152 | $199.42 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.74 | 7.740% | $89.1441 | $89.14 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.32 | 5.866% | $179.2523 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.73 | 3.210% | $161.761 | $161.76 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.91 | 11.203% | $256.7788 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.61 | 12.706% | $124.6641 | $124.66 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.43 | $1,171.9824 | $1,171.98 | $1,171.95 | $1,172.10 | |