| 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 | $247.54 | 11.665% | $276.4155 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.81 | 5.574% | $171.885 | $171.89 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.97 | 13.488% | $182.6816 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.76 | 4.601% | $209.997 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.36 | 10.789% | $272.9398 | $272.94 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.84 | 4.224% | $107.184 | $107.18 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.56 | 13.502% | $164.0785 | $164.08 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.84 | $1,385.1814 | $1,385.19 | $1,385.25 | $1,385.20 | |