| 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 | $147.26 | 9.382% | $161.0759 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.46 | 8.237% | $131.4647 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.89 | 8.711% | $237.9575 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.53 | 10.380% | $195.9576 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.91 | 13.497% | $256.4011 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.38 | 3.618% | $129.9162 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.70 | 6.581% | $90.2741 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.13 | $1,203.0471 | $1,203.05 | $1,203.00 | $1,203.20 | |