| 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 | $143.31 | 12.636% | $161.4187 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.25 | 10.106% | $129.0993 | $129.10 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.33 | 3.760% | $112.4032 | $112.40 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.92 | 6.186% | $50.8843 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.85 | 6.382% | $180.6898 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.52 | 13.760% | $277.0284 | $277.03 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.54 | 8.210% | $255.9599 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.72 | $1,167.4836 | $1,167.48 | $1,167.50 | $1,167.50 | |