| 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 | $161.77 | 11.715% | $180.7214 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.71 | 12.385% | $206.4625 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.55 | 12.813% | $217.2214 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.63 | 4.717% | $83.3861 | $83.39 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.98 | 7.339% | $121.2716 | $121.27 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.87 | 3.874% | $240.8526 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.43 | 5.855% | $217.4579 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.94 | $1,267.3735 | $1,267.37 | $1,267.30 | $1,267.50 | |