| 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 | $147.58 | 8.614% | $160.2925 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.30 | 9.524% | $274.1386 | $274.14 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.82 | 7.192% | $194.8965 | $194.90 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.56 | 7.869% | $116.0239 | $116.02 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.52 | 7.600% | $258.7995 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.34 | 12.599% | $235.7147 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.48 | 12.166% | $120.556 | $120.56 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.60 | $1,360.4217 | $1,360.42 | $1,360.40 | $1,360.40 | |