| 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 | $159.90 | 11.421% | $178.1622 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.68 | 5.489% | $57.6814 | $57.68 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.99 | 5.363% | $51.6173 | $51.62 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.55 | 3.201% | $214.1937 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.40 | 5.744% | $262.6681 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.27 | 6.228% | $237.1753 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.59 | 5.826% | $230.2668 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.38 | $1,231.7648 | $1,231.77 | $1,231.75 | $1,231.90 | |