| 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 | $103.70 | 9.223% | $113.2643 | $113.26 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.70 | 3.796% | $159.5345 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.42 | 4.598% | $171.98 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.77 | 4.659% | $218.4966 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.25 | 6.130% | $242.2417 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.57 | 12.124% | $34.2763 | $34.28 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.85 | 10.554% | $259.6361 | $259.64 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.26 | $1,199.4295 | $1,199.43 | $1,199.50 | $1,199.40 | |