| 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 | $140.98 | 12.167% | $158.133 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.70 | 12.800% | $21.0936 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.68 | 12.254% | $31.0719 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.92 | 4.744% | $6.2008 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.78 | 8.762% | $69.3684 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.88 | 12.800% | $20.1686 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.31 | 6.377% | $238.6142 | $238.61 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.25 | $544.6505 | $544.64 | $544.60 | $544.70 | |