| 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 | $146.93 | 12.384% | $165.1258 | $165.13 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.32 | 13.672% | $182.239 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.46 | 13.511% | $166.2482 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.86 | 11.788% | $197.7083 | $197.71 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.53 | 13.238% | $91.1906 | $91.19 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.39 | 12.630% | $189.6577 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.61 | 5.314% | $230.2269 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.10 | $1,222.3965 | $1,222.41 | $1,222.45 | $1,222.30 | |