| 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 | $161.73 | 10.317% | $178.4157 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.98 | 11.549% | $44.5973 | $44.60 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.94 | 12.721% | $156.6146 | $156.61 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.50 | 10.747% | $241.9822 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.27 | 3.527% | $212.5099 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.38 | 12.583% | $167.0507 | $167.05 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.56 | 6.740% | $223.6843 | $223.68 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.36 | $1,224.8547 | $1,224.85 | $1,224.85 | $1,224.90 | |