| 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 | $143.96 | 12.220% | $161.5519 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.72 | 5.489% | $196.9691 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.73 | 7.443% | $166.2466 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.58 | 3.203% | $240.0295 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.27 | 11.850% | $36.094 | $36.09 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.49 | 6.104% | $119.3564 | $119.36 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.75 | 9.111% | $249.5914 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.50 | $1,169.8389 | $1,169.84 | $1,169.85 | $1,169.90 | |