| 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 | $143.95 | 11.634% | $160.6971 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.34 | 13.284% | $11.7136 | $11.71 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.66 | 8.394% | $247.8537 | $247.85 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.38 | 12.487% | $204.0289 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.37 | 12.184% | $218.052 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.74 | 4.865% | $100.3978 | $100.40 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.45 | 6.211% | $249.0117 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.89 | $1,191.7548 | $1,191.75 | $1,191.75 | $1,191.80 | |