| 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 | $152.73 | 5.684% | $161.4112 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.69 | 7.365% | $21.1402 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.81 | 4.586% | $253.9453 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.28 | 3.709% | $237.784 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.78 | 8.865% | $191.3629 | $191.36 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.41 | 13.534% | $282.0298 | $282.03 | $282.05 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.51 | 13.666% | $248.3716 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.21 | $1,396.0450 | $1,396.04 | $1,396.05 | $1,396.00 | |