| 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 | $158.51 | 12.593% | $178.4712 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.60 | 4.229% | $208.0411 | $208.04 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.63 | 6.863% | $125.7029 | $125.70 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.56 | 5.818% | $243.974 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.42 | 8.806% | $271.3839 | $271.38 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.47 | 5.502% | $170.3541 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.78 | 13.518% | $250.625 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,337.97 | $1,448.5522 | $1,448.54 | $1,448.55 | $1,448.60 | |