| 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 | $146.78 | 9.210% | $160.2984 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.36 | 5.444% | $162.7634 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.40 | 5.473% | $71.0888 | $71.09 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.72 | 7.863% | $212.1881 | $212.19 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.41 | 12.288% | $223.9135 | $223.91 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.79 | 9.257% | $254.3394 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.84 | 12.279% | $55.9599 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.30 | $1,140.5515 | $1,140.55 | $1,140.55 | $1,140.60 | |