| 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 | $158.78 | 8.181% | $171.7698 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.52 | 9.287% | $195.0992 | $195.10 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.92 | 3.248% | $208.4784 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.80 | 10.315% | $158.633 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.84 | 7.763% | $244.4496 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.50 | 13.638% | $246.0263 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.30 | 11.811% | $260.8551 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,359.66 | $1,485.3114 | $1,485.32 | $1,485.35 | $1,485.30 | |