| 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 | $143.73 | 12.268% | $161.3628 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.67 | 4.509% | $130.2914 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.61 | 12.368% | $180.4742 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.30 | 11.419% | $87.2411 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.71 | 5.718% | $62.067 | $62.07 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.94 | 4.570% | $247.7682 | $247.77 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.30 | 3.319% | $139.7906 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.26 | $1,008.9953 | $1,008.99 | $1,008.95 | $1,009.10 | |