| 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 | $159.68 | 7.786% | $172.1127 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.73 | 11.502% | $220.4729 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.33 | 6.235% | $223.4441 | $223.44 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.55 | 4.769% | $208.0188 | $208.02 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.55 | 10.796% | $262.0879 | $262.09 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.88 | 6.768% | $253.9797 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.41 | 8.157% | $255.694 | $255.69 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,477.13 | $1,595.8101 | $1,595.80 | $1,595.80 | $1,595.80 | |