| 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 | $158.92 | 8.475% | $172.3885 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.99 | 7.674% | $243.3325 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.77 | 6.452% | $144.5299 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.44 | 13.288% | $244.0677 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.41 | 12.513% | $234.4883 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.78 | 13.527% | $231.3453 | $231.35 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.85 | 6.560% | $259.8466 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,392.16 | $1,529.9988 | $1,530.01 | $1,530.05 | $1,529.90 | |