| 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 | $156.49 | 9.871% | $171.9371 | $171.94 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.30 | 11.845% | $216.1964 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.75 | 12.642% | $272.312 | $272.31 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.72 | 13.516% | $129.0904 | $129.09 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.93 | 13.640% | $146.5161 | $146.52 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.81 | 3.471% | $77.4067 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.71 | 12.838% | $265.9704 | $265.97 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.71 | $1,279.4291 | $1,279.44 | $1,279.40 | $1,279.40 | |