| 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 | $149.62 | 6.742% | $159.7074 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.72 | 6.365% | $52.8847 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.60 | 11.659% | $94.4635 | $94.46 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.92 | 9.343% | $238.2803 | $238.28 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.28 | 8.227% | $240.567 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.39 | 12.737% | $179.6915 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.67 | 12.246% | $238.7136 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.20 | $1,204.3080 | $1,204.30 | $1,204.30 | $1,204.40 | |