| 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 | $156.72 | 7.445% | $168.3878 | $168.39 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.31 | 6.642% | $265.8692 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.31 | 5.859% | $242.7453 | $242.75 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.46 | 8.661% | $183.0503 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.44 | 13.797% | $242.8883 | $242.89 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.62 | 11.826% | $18.5855 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.86 | 12.202% | $173.756 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.72 | $1,295.2824 | $1,295.30 | $1,295.30 | $1,295.40 | |