| 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 | $142.91 | 13.655% | $162.4244 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.31 | 13.203% | $181.4757 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.62 | 6.346% | $154.861 | $154.86 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.33 | 8.327% | $83.7693 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.79 | 13.550% | $188.2545 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.69 | 11.217% | $230.9866 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.75 | 13.741% | $257.9077 | $257.91 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.40 | $1,259.6792 | $1,259.68 | $1,259.65 | $1,259.80 | |