| 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 | $159.46 | 10.728% | $176.5669 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.44 | 7.424% | $260.4387 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.27 | 6.750% | $152.9407 | $152.94 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.54 | 3.184% | $258.5172 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.66 | 9.423% | $88.2606 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.98 | 7.126% | $212.0881 | $212.09 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.37 | 9.199% | $186.0423 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.72 | $1,334.8545 | $1,334.86 | $1,334.85 | $1,334.80 | |