| 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 | $143.56 | 11.830% | $160.5431 | $160.54 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.56 | 8.219% | $258.1672 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.85 | 9.734% | $271.9757 | $271.98 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.30 | 13.702% | $53.781 | $53.78 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.31 | 13.702% | $115.1915 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.47 | 7.422% | $187.4192 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.39 | 11.568% | $93.0366 | $93.04 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.44 | $1,140.1143 | $1,140.12 | $1,140.15 | $1,140.10 | |