| 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 | $229.85 | 5.781% | $243.1376 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.90 | 13.147% | $161.6871 | $161.69 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.97 | 13.599% | $230.5719 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.61 | 4.580% | $162.7369 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.35 | 13.338% | $148.8695 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.35 | 13.718% | $110.7045 | $110.70 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.66 | 3.735% | $217.4908 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.69 | $1,275.1983 | $1,275.20 | $1,275.20 | $1,275.20 | |