| 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 | $146.40 | 11.330% | $162.9871 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.48 | 5.135% | $139.2828 | $139.28 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.35 | 8.523% | $100.221 | $100.22 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.90 | 7.165% | $74.9083 | $74.91 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.98 | 9.825% | $256.9685 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.48 | 5.467% | $150.2694 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.74 | 11.330% | $260.2227 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.33 | $1,144.8598 | $1,144.86 | $1,144.80 | $1,144.90 | |