| 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 | $161.87 | 10.874% | $179.4717 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.29 | 10.717% | $186.3256 | $186.33 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.29 | 8.492% | $263.9502 | $263.95 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.87 | 3.672% | $102.5005 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.80 | 10.112% | $213.3971 | $213.40 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.69 | 9.507% | $208.8189 | $208.82 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.56 | 8.582% | $156.9661 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.37 | $1,311.4301 | $1,311.44 | $1,311.40 | $1,311.50 | |