| 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 | $158.60 | 7.356% | $170.2666 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.74 | 7.854% | $208.9563 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.70 | 9.515% | $236.2239 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.96 | 12.632% | $248.8717 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.84 | 4.180% | $164.4377 | $164.44 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.30 | 4.319% | $45.1701 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.64 | 11.619% | $170.3752 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.78 | $1,244.3015 | $1,244.31 | $1,244.25 | $1,244.40 | |