| 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 | $160.50 | 9.796% | $176.2226 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.81 | 13.866% | $285.5873 | $285.59 | $285.60 | $285.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.35 | 9.170% | $183.7877 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.47 | 13.793% | $138.2244 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.34 | 9.322% | $30.9819 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.92 | 11.144% | $266.6567 | $266.66 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.77 | 3.626% | $48.4659 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.16 | $1,129.9265 | $1,129.93 | $1,129.90 | $1,130.00 | |