| 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 | $160.29 | 7.595% | $172.464 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.51 | 12.236% | $156.5804 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.79 | 3.330% | $78.3138 | $78.31 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.84 | 11.802% | $258.0837 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.39 | 3.545% | $146.4023 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.95 | 7.116% | $125.2722 | $125.27 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.31 | 8.559% | $239.1663 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.08 | $1,176.2827 | $1,176.27 | $1,176.25 | $1,176.40 | |