| 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 | $149.29 | 11.175% | $165.9732 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.46 | 5.719% | $122.0632 | $122.06 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.83 | 13.319% | $196.9824 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.80 | 12.436% | $281.9895 | $281.99 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.83 | 10.316% | $206.1034 | $206.10 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.49 | 8.213% | $170.4247 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.55 | 12.860% | $164.2677 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.25 | $1,307.8041 | $1,307.79 | $1,307.75 | $1,307.90 | |