| 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 | $128.71 | 11.770% | $143.8592 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.73 | 7.797% | $173.2621 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.69 | 12.525% | $266.3354 | $266.34 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.58 | 6.837% | $21.9871 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.49 | 10.442% | $270.0196 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.33 | 4.121% | $166.9372 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.42 | 9.540% | $100.1415 | $100.14 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.95 | $1,142.5421 | $1,142.55 | $1,142.55 | $1,142.50 | |