| 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 | $203.68 | 8.580% | $221.1557 | $221.16 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.89 | 7.204% | $241.0911 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.73 | 3.837% | $159.6286 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.43 | 12.584% | $142.34 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.81 | 13.466% | $270.9682 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.32 | 8.297% | $270.0061 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.61 | 4.419% | $160.398 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,350.47 | $1,465.5877 | $1,465.60 | $1,465.60 | $1,465.60 | |