| 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 | $143.74 | 12.738% | $162.0496 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.40 | 13.602% | $145.865 | $145.87 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.99 | 8.858% | $180.6934 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.26 | 6.427% | $158.8529 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.84 | 8.693% | $240.0376 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.69 | 10.539% | $227.3677 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.78 | 3.837% | $197.0619 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.70 | $1,311.9281 | $1,311.93 | $1,311.90 | $1,312.00 | |