| 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 | $147.47 | 9.324% | $161.2201 | $161.22 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.44 | 11.176% | $131.6769 | $131.68 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.89 | 9.500% | $98.4296 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.80 | 7.397% | $233.9107 | $233.91 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.88 | 3.550% | $217.3307 | $217.33 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.54 | 13.403% | $241.0267 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.68 | 4.763% | $147.3806 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.70 | $1,230.9753 | $1,230.98 | $1,231.05 | $1,230.90 | |