| 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 | $160.99 | 12.578% | $181.2393 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.79 | 10.275% | $275.4559 | $275.46 | $275.45 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.88 | 13.155% | $199.017 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.48 | 4.279% | $141.2772 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.30 | 4.164% | $130.5175 | $130.52 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.40 | 7.779% | $14.4424 | $14.44 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.78 | 11.352% | $261.4322 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.62 | $1,203.3815 | $1,203.39 | $1,203.40 | $1,203.30 | |