| 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 | $156.25 | 9.752% | $171.4875 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.63 | 7.566% | $6.056 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.58 | 9.711% | $197.019 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.87 | 10.138% | $182.6859 | $182.69 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.54 | 12.603% | $280.9895 | $280.99 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.56 | 13.562% | $261.8285 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.73 | 8.811% | $179.2444 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.16 | $1,279.3108 | $1,279.32 | $1,279.35 | $1,279.30 | |