| 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 | $142.76 | 13.355% | $161.8256 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.36 | 3.316% | $214.2361 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.90 | 5.119% | $220.6448 | $220.64 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.55 | 12.727% | $214.8013 | $214.80 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.28 | 6.263% | $28.9885 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.96 | 12.724% | $263.7291 | $263.73 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.25 | 11.245% | $41.4388 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.06 | $1,145.6642 | $1,145.67 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.50 | |