| 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 | 8.687% | $172.2798 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.63 | 5.186% | $125.834 | $125.83 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.60 | 10.145% | $71.1537 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.96 | 12.660% | $224.1483 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.64 | 3.362% | $199.1166 | $199.12 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.32 | 12.850% | $281.3576 | $281.36 | $281.35 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.53 | 11.805% | $267.8065 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.19 | $1,341.6965 | $1,341.70 | $1,341.70 | $1,341.70 | |