| 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 | $144.46 | 11.782% | $161.4803 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.62 | 11.556% | $200.3769 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.32 | 10.147% | $268.0097 | $268.01 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.92 | 6.506% | $245.9437 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.29 | 12.134% | $175.2542 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.31 | 13.201% | $149.7762 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.90 | 5.635% | $220.6715 | $220.67 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,295.82 | $1,421.5125 | $1,421.51 | $1,421.55 | $1,421.60 | |