| 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 | $157.40 | 8.741% | $171.1583 | $171.16 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.52 | 9.420% | $198.6192 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.56 | 12.194% | $204.8214 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.78 | 8.184% | $262.6491 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.81 | 9.844% | $231.5621 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.25 | 12.720% | $71.2954 | $71.30 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.97 | 12.448% | $80.9288 | $80.93 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.29 | $1,221.0343 | $1,221.04 | $1,221.00 | $1,221.00 | |