| 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 | $148.79 | 8.851% | $161.9594 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.30 | 5.505% | $152.2437 | $152.24 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.42 | 9.760% | $262.7874 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.76 | 11.174% | $220.9694 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.31 | 7.329% | $115.1747 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.32 | 13.438% | $253.3297 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.88 | 11.772% | $251.3529 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.78 | $1,417.8172 | $1,417.81 | $1,417.80 | $1,417.90 | |