| 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 | $144.57 | 11.385% | $161.0293 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.32 | 5.284% | $207.7464 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.81 | 6.843% | $54.2869 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.40 | 9.750% | $271.5215 | $271.52 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.89 | 11.820% | $119.5244 | $119.52 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.34 | 11.474% | $279.064 | $279.06 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.80 | 3.852% | $198.1496 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.13 | $1,291.3221 | $1,291.32 | $1,291.30 | $1,291.20 | |