| 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 | $230.55 | 5.505% | $243.2418 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.42 | 12.510% | $209.7411 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.65 | 8.196% | $165.1612 | $165.16 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.99 | 7.330% | $129.8586 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.55 | 11.140% | $85.0777 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.31 | 3.243% | $166.5413 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.67 | 4.102% | $161.0146 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.14 | $1,160.6363 | $1,160.63 | $1,160.65 | $1,160.60 | |