| 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 | $144.99 | 11.571% | $161.7668 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.30 | 13.426% | $13.9514 | $13.95 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.25 | 11.863% | $79.7024 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.58 | 5.429% | $174.5693 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.27 | 8.326% | $271.1075 | $271.11 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.90 | 4.120% | $251.8663 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.64 | 3.614% | $219.2887 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.93 | $1,172.2524 | $1,172.26 | $1,172.20 | $1,172.40 | |