| 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 | $144.26 | 11.862% | $161.3721 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.82 | 11.108% | $27.577 | $27.58 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.83 | 10.393% | $263.6516 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.58 | 6.153% | $172.5835 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.74 | 12.389% | $243.5919 | $243.59 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.63 | 6.362% | $230.412 | $230.41 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.58 | 7.156% | $162.4271 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.44 | $1,261.6152 | $1,261.61 | $1,261.65 | $1,261.70 | |