| 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 | $147.80 | 9.119% | $161.2779 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.45 | 12.777% | $157.2675 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.29 | 11.803% | $124.4256 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.61 | 6.430% | $257.1455 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.81 | 13.229% | $68.8546 | $68.85 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.26 | 4.184% | $228.4338 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.53 | 5.727% | $116.8601 | $116.86 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.75 | $1,114.2650 | $1,114.27 | $1,114.30 | $1,114.30 | |