| 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 | $160.51 | 12.601% | $180.7359 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.46 | 12.602% | $270.7628 | $270.76 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.53 | 6.260% | $253.462 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.56 | 7.270% | $222.6496 | $222.65 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.39 | 8.453% | $36.2125 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.40 | 5.626% | $118.7236 | $118.72 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.81 | 3.127% | $147.2757 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.66 | $1,229.8221 | $1,229.82 | $1,229.80 | $1,229.80 | |