| 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 | $231.91 | 7.395% | $249.0597 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.29 | 5.288% | $159.2902 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.73 | 12.731% | $176.6833 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.72 | 7.134% | $170.0431 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.30 | 12.667% | $145.6784 | $145.68 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.29 | 12.190% | $280.8004 | $280.80 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.34 | 6.702% | $92.1265 | $92.13 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.58 | $1,273.6816 | $1,273.68 | $1,273.75 | $1,273.70 | |