| 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 | $156.47 | 8.164% | $169.2442 | $169.24 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.77 | 9.859% | $248.0287 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.53 | 12.254% | $120.7067 | $120.71 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.30 | 5.142% | $87.5833 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.96 | 10.447% | $242.9392 | $242.94 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.26 | 7.205% | $69.962 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.48 | 13.150% | $273.2346 | $273.23 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.77 | $1,211.6987 | $1,211.69 | $1,211.75 | $1,211.60 | |