| 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 | $144.41 | 11.780% | $161.4215 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.90 | 13.777% | $80.6679 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.36 | 13.365% | $170.4556 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.72 | 9.825% | $218.2442 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.27 | 9.857% | $173.8707 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.71 | 12.757% | $169.9361 | $169.94 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.80 | 8.857% | $139.1192 | $139.12 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.17 | $1,113.7152 | $1,113.72 | $1,113.65 | $1,113.70 | |