| 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 | $141.82 | 3.714% | $147.0872 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.82 | 5.570% | $180.3347 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.69 | 6.152% | $161.022 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.34 | 13.358% | $80.8696 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.83 | 9.672% | $247.6723 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.70 | 6.785% | $170.5356 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.48 | 7.774% | $228.9982 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.68 | $1,216.5196 | $1,216.52 | $1,216.50 | $1,216.50 | |