| 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 | $147.52 | 12.635% | $166.1592 | $166.16 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.54 | 3.327% | $193.7795 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.73 | 7.658% | $174.1153 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.61 | 12.168% | $30.9696 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.73 | 9.603% | $209.0458 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.87 | 12.459% | $270.88 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.67 | 11.595% | $206.0825 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.67 | $1,251.0319 | $1,251.04 | $1,251.05 | $1,251.10 | |