| 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 | $161.65 | 12.257% | $181.4634 | $181.46 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.89 | 5.107% | $170.1577 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.57 | 13.383% | $262.561 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.26 | 3.472% | $221.6991 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.40 | 9.419% | $265.2317 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.54 | 12.343% | $108.4559 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.72 | 11.685% | $42.1276 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.03 | $1,251.6964 | $1,251.70 | $1,251.70 | $1,251.80 | |