| 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 | $143.28 | 12.279% | $160.8734 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.62 | 4.391% | $236.5709 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.43 | 12.232% | $227.1912 | $227.19 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.67 | 10.597% | $78.1589 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.67 | 13.123% | $66.3693 | $66.37 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.82 | 7.318% | $264.8823 | $264.88 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.78 | 11.650% | $12.0359 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.27 | $1,046.0819 | $1,046.08 | $1,046.05 | $1,046.20 | |