| 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 | $149.41 | 7.635% | $160.8175 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.69 | 12.525% | $194.3194 | $194.32 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.82 | 3.776% | $242.649 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.31 | 13.767% | $186.9306 | $186.93 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.80 | 5.563% | $238.3613 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.96 | 7.610% | $9.6419 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.37 | 9.663% | $207.6688 | $207.67 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.36 | $1,240.3885 | $1,240.39 | $1,240.35 | $1,240.30 | |