| 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 | $205.97 | 13.198% | $233.1539 | $233.15 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.72 | 7.323% | $53.361 | $53.36 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.68 | 4.294% | $156.1073 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.80 | 7.172% | $18.0049 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.69 | 13.252% | $251.0684 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.96 | 8.585% | $198.6671 | $198.67 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.78 | 8.159% | $270.1596 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.60 | $1,180.5222 | $1,180.52 | $1,180.45 | $1,180.70 | |