| 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 | $140.99 | 13.777% | $160.4142 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.69 | 12.517% | $266.3165 | $266.32 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.36 | 8.523% | $56.8226 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.99 | 3.733% | $160.7758 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.30 | 4.207% | $112.8562 | $112.86 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.70 | 7.152% | $143.2622 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.85 | 13.686% | $249.9387 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.88 | $1,150.3862 | $1,150.39 | $1,150.35 | $1,150.40 | |