| 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 | $142.94 | 13.184% | $161.7852 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.87 | 12.504% | $75.2314 | $75.23 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.73 | 8.108% | $232.1403 | $232.14 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.60 | 7.746% | $147.181 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.34 | 9.148% | $249.2285 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.29 | 12.708% | $278.7156 | $278.72 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.48 | 6.279% | $56.838 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.25 | $1,201.1200 | $1,201.13 | $1,201.20 | $1,201.00 | |