| 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 | $240.75 | 12.229% | $270.1913 | $270.19 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.31 | 7.223% | $141.8668 | $141.87 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.50 | 3.874% | $161.5241 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.50 | 7.857% | $160.1676 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.87 | 3.272% | $160.9701 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.84 | 10.355% | $101.35 | $101.35 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.73 | 5.730% | $46.2357 | $46.24 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.50 | $1,042.3056 | $1,042.31 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.40 | |