| 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 | $162.40 | 11.544% | $181.1475 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.88 | 13.697% | $178.3679 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.54 | 11.466% | $42.959 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.57 | 4.191% | $258.9876 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.53 | 8.212% | $159.6452 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.81 | 10.706% | $272.1264 | $272.13 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.49 | 6.432% | $263.4086 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,247.22 | $1,356.6422 | $1,356.66 | $1,356.65 | $1,356.60 | |