| 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 | $168.40 | 7.143% | $180.4288 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.96 | 9.419% | $270.2212 | $270.22 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.76 | 11.732% | $155.0393 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.69 | 3.142% | $153.3618 | $153.36 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.48 | 8.330% | $38.4355 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.89 | 6.190% | $266.4201 | $266.42 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.39 | 10.623% | $52.4242 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.57 | $1,116.3309 | $1,116.33 | $1,116.30 | $1,116.20 | |