| 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 | $144.43 | 11.772% | $161.4323 | $161.43 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.27 | 12.167% | $48.5347 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.60 | 8.412% | $228.3157 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.79 | 10.134% | $173.7804 | $173.78 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.51 | 8.428% | $265.1173 | $265.12 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.52 | 6.617% | $19.7455 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.37 | 8.223% | $234.1621 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.49 | $1,131.0880 | $1,131.09 | $1,131.10 | $1,131.00 | |