| 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 | $157.57 | 8.804% | $171.4425 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.78 | 5.387% | $12.4146 | $12.41 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.97 | 8.723% | $268.5132 | $268.51 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.91 | 10.379% | $251.5648 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.86 | 13.689% | $147.6365 | $147.64 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.89 | 6.203% | $130.5129 | $130.51 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.41 | 6.366% | $197.2132 | $197.21 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.39 | $1,179.2977 | $1,179.28 | $1,179.25 | $1,179.20 | |