| 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 | $142.97 | 12.722% | $161.1586 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.97 | 11.700% | $249.0575 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.95 | 9.298% | $237.122 | $237.12 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.37 | 12.624% | $39.8351 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.49 | 12.146% | $210.2625 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.37 | 9.586% | $187.7975 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.50 | 3.309% | $24.2776 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.62 | $1,109.5108 | $1,109.52 | $1,109.50 | $1,109.60 | |