| 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 | $149.50 | 7.502% | $160.7155 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.95 | 13.620% | $212.4126 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.36 | 6.731% | $252.2694 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.37 | 5.862% | $180.3571 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.92 | 11.321% | $42.2129 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.47 | 11.536% | $210.2119 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.73 | 13.183% | $183.0509 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.30 | $1,241.2303 | $1,241.23 | $1,241.15 | $1,241.30 | |