| 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 | $54.87 | 9.675% | $60.1787 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.57 | 3.797% | $147.9834 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.38 | 12.833% | $244.148 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.75 | 13.245% | $233.0016 | $233.00 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.69 | 4.637% | $259.1754 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.57 | 9.494% | $173.6246 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.72 | 10.765% | $199.0669 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.55 | $1,317.1786 | $1,317.18 | $1,317.20 | $1,317.20 | |