| 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 | $159.99 | 9.452% | $175.1123 | $175.11 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.33 | 7.356% | $174.271 | $174.27 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.75 | 11.403% | $239.2379 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.88 | 11.667% | $206.4499 | $206.45 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.44 | 9.798% | $78.4397 | $78.44 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.35 | 12.695% | $125.4859 | $125.49 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.69 | 11.599% | $246.2878 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.43 | $1,245.2845 | $1,245.29 | $1,245.30 | $1,245.20 | |