| 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 | $144.79 | 10.309% | $159.7164 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.50 | 10.326% | $243.2688 | $243.27 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.36 | 4.852% | $144.0247 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.34 | 5.802% | $222.5439 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.73 | 4.439% | $149.0658 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.36 | 13.219% | $33.2411 | $33.24 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.70 | 12.244% | $249.9674 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.78 | $1,201.8281 | $1,201.83 | $1,201.75 | $1,201.80 | |