| 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 | $146.56 | 9.495% | $160.4759 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.95 | 3.594% | $217.4956 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.34 | 9.708% | $238.4394 | $238.44 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.75 | 9.387% | $162.7132 | $162.71 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.69 | 10.828% | $173.6564 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.77 | 10.235% | $152.9731 | $152.97 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.40 | 6.798% | $173.44 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.46 | $1,279.1936 | $1,279.20 | $1,279.20 | $1,279.20 | |