| 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 | $161.96 | 7.690% | $174.4147 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.31 | 11.394% | $154.069 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.27 | 8.816% | $196.1626 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.93 | 8.246% | $181.7775 | $181.78 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.97 | 13.820% | $231.0205 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.94 | 7.283% | $194.1179 | $194.12 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.34 | 11.460% | $275.6852 | $275.69 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.72 | $1,407.2474 | $1,407.25 | $1,407.20 | $1,407.30 | |