| 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 | $144.26 | 11.270% | $160.5181 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.28 | 4.265% | $73.2774 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.51 | 9.248% | $39.8864 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.77 | 13.380% | $232.1682 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.73 | 13.178% | $240.7636 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.27 | 9.788% | $157.2933 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.93 | 6.526% | $236.4132 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.75 | $1,140.3202 | $1,140.32 | $1,140.30 | $1,140.40 | |