| 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 | $142.34 | 11.363% | $158.5141 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.48 | 13.807% | $203.1227 | $203.12 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.66 | 13.459% | $243.5511 | $243.55 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.76 | 12.803% | $261.4322 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.83 | 11.405% | $161.3479 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.39 | 9.826% | $159.676 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.84 | 5.699% | $241.8816 | $241.88 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.30 | $1,429.5256 | $1,429.52 | $1,429.55 | $1,429.50 | |