| 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 | $142.70 | 12.847% | $161.0327 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.66 | 11.394% | $46.4067 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.28 | 12.326% | $274.39 | $274.39 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.40 | 9.714% | $115.6386 | $115.64 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.57 | 12.286% | $218.4749 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.64 | 8.178% | $246.2564 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.69 | 11.663% | $82.2845 | $82.28 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.94 | $1,144.4838 | $1,144.48 | $1,144.50 | $1,144.50 | |