| 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 | $148.28 | 9.355% | $162.1516 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.78 | 10.298% | $185.058 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.54 | 8.788% | $184.4392 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.89 | 9.803% | $273.2887 | $273.29 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.41 | 12.614% | $206.5453 | $206.55 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.79 | 12.718% | $202.6557 | $202.66 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.82 | 7.460% | $211.5028 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,294.51 | $1,425.6413 | $1,425.65 | $1,425.65 | $1,425.70 | |