| 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 | $157.94 | 8.379% | $171.1738 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.56 | 6.150% | $157.6964 | $157.70 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.98 | 8.319% | $251.2784 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.60 | 12.583% | $58.0928 | $58.09 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.88 | 9.171% | $192.01 | $192.01 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.39 | 9.804% | $222.2323 | $222.23 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.45 | 10.393% | $187.0609 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.80 | $1,239.5446 | $1,239.54 | $1,239.55 | $1,239.60 | |