| 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 | $159.81 | 8.487% | $173.3731 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.99 | 13.622% | $260.183 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.62 | 10.470% | $165.2852 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.67 | 12.446% | $88.4613 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.87 | 7.116% | $237.6583 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.95 | 8.795% | $142.4671 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.68 | 4.597% | $239.1924 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.59 | $1,306.6204 | $1,306.62 | $1,306.60 | $1,306.80 | |