| 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 | $160.90 | 11.327% | $179.1251 | $179.13 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.60 | 5.474% | $255.8799 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.51 | 12.250% | $110.5775 | $110.58 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.87 | 8.190% | $225.9765 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.33 | 8.237% | $40.4049 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.95 | 3.399% | $215.0182 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.93 | 12.800% | $221.009 | $221.01 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.09 | $1,247.9911 | $1,248.00 | $1,248.05 | $1,248.00 | |