| 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 | $150.39 | 7.833% | $162.17 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.53 | 4.225% | $161.0589 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.66 | 5.836% | $162.6276 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.44 | 8.675% | $106.9797 | $106.98 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.91 | 10.708% | $252.3146 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.30 | 9.469% | $256.4859 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.98 | 6.539% | $216.2529 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.21 | $1,317.8896 | $1,317.89 | $1,317.90 | $1,318.00 | |