| 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 | $185.99 | 11.679% | $207.7118 | $207.71 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.36 | 5.859% | $247.0326 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.49 | 10.257% | $160.4129 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.97 | 5.626% | $15.8122 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.36 | 7.763% | $182.5074 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.63 | 3.414% | $79.2461 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.50 | 8.493% | $266.3503 | $266.35 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.30 | $1,159.0733 | $1,159.07 | $1,159.05 | $1,159.00 | |