| 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 | $147.31 | 6.696% | $157.1739 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.65 | 12.335% | $165.8626 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.78 | 12.357% | $266.0389 | $266.04 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.93 | 3.128% | $247.435 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.33 | 11.557% | $71.7646 | $71.76 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.66 | 9.757% | $252.0679 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.43 | 4.115% | $220.1303 | $220.13 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.09 | $1,380.4732 | $1,380.47 | $1,380.45 | $1,380.50 | |