| 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 | $141.89 | 13.559% | $161.1289 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.94 | 9.459% | $131.2851 | $131.29 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.51 | 7.176% | $36.9864 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.92 | 12.656% | $68.63 | $68.63 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.40 | 11.567% | $42.8417 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.55 | 9.285% | $58.5221 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.74 | 7.727% | $142.9968 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.95 | $642.3910 | $642.40 | $642.45 | $642.30 | |