| 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 | $143.59 | 12.500% | $161.5388 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.94 | 6.673% | $263.4183 | $263.42 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.64 | 11.333% | $194.432 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.58 | 5.651% | $80.9075 | $80.91 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.93 | 8.683% | $237.9397 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.75 | 4.163% | $63.279 | $63.28 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.82 | 12.286% | $209.7727 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.25 | $1,211.2880 | $1,211.29 | $1,211.30 | $1,211.20 | |