| 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 | $154.58 | 7.251% | $165.7886 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.86 | 9.828% | $216.2074 | $216.21 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.80 | 11.567% | $8.7022 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.38 | 11.143% | $243.8255 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.70 | 11.505% | $278.428 | $278.43 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.30 | 5.734% | $171.6063 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.50 | 12.548% | $209.902 | $209.90 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.12 | $1,294.4600 | $1,294.47 | $1,294.50 | $1,294.40 | |