| 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 | $158.63 | 8.281% | $171.7662 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.77 | 4.455% | $150.175 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.97 | 12.499% | $219.3393 | $219.34 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.43 | 5.364% | $244.8975 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.76 | 4.606% | $188.0397 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.38 | 3.773% | $229.7327 | $229.73 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.94 | 7.168% | $201.4115 | $201.41 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,318.88 | $1,405.3619 | $1,405.37 | $1,405.40 | $1,405.30 | |