| 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 | $145.99 | 11.119% | $162.2226 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.87 | 3.450% | $241.9385 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.57 | 3.356% | $123.5828 | $123.58 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.28 | 8.370% | $231.1315 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.29 | 7.122% | $38.8746 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.99 | 4.226% | $149.0328 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.48 | 8.212% | $271.0494 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.47 | $1,217.8322 | $1,217.82 | $1,217.85 | $1,217.70 | |