| 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 | $157.99 | 9.505% | $173.0069 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.27 | 10.593% | $222.5905 | $222.59 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.46 | 8.424% | $42.7841 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.83 | 8.423% | $198.2298 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.65 | 10.327% | $241.23 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.80 | 9.478% | $248.2961 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.32 | 12.710% | $129.9772 | $129.98 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.32 | $1,256.1146 | $1,256.12 | $1,256.20 | $1,256.10 | |