| 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 | $145.32 | 11.435% | $161.9373 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.70 | 11.724% | $156.0784 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.48 | 7.795% | $249.5239 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.80 | 3.635% | $42.2831 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.95 | 3.345% | $160.1331 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.82 | 6.551% | $87.18 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.72 | 5.341% | $247.2564 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.79 | $1,104.3922 | $1,104.39 | $1,104.45 | $1,104.40 | |