| 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 | $147.98 | 8.796% | $160.9963 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.55 | 9.568% | $250.4177 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.56 | 11.284% | $245.448 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.25 | 9.339% | $145.6942 | $145.69 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.95 | 5.352% | $44.1952 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.27 | 5.850% | $81.7903 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.88 | 13.232% | $205.9464 | $205.95 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.44 | $1,134.4881 | $1,134.50 | $1,134.50 | $1,134.40 | |