| 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 | $144.38 | 9.759% | $158.47 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.34 | 9.443% | $195.1806 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.59 | 12.180% | $259.7977 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.25 | 3.666% | $170.2714 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.58 | 6.592% | $180.7587 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.78 | 8.392% | $256.6506 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.94 | 7.367% | $249.027 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,356.86 | $1,470.1560 | $1,470.16 | $1,470.15 | $1,470.30 | |