| 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 | $144.28 | 11.699% | $161.1593 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.63 | 5.745% | $211.0987 | $211.10 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.56 | 9.149% | $159.9688 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.66 | 6.656% | $194.8178 | $194.82 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.58 | 12.556% | $215.6348 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.35 | 9.777% | $109.0634 | $109.06 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.36 | 5.791% | $115.693 | $115.69 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.42 | $1,167.4358 | $1,167.43 | $1,167.40 | $1,167.50 | |