| 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 | $159.72 | 7.501% | $171.7006 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.45 | 5.786% | $262.8253 | $262.83 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.80 | 11.138% | $242.0586 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.45 | 12.509% | $158.0189 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.95 | 4.271% | $192.8492 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.95 | 3.767% | $115.1295 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.81 | 12.718% | $14.4392 | $14.44 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.13 | $1,157.0213 | $1,157.03 | $1,157.05 | $1,156.90 | |