| 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 | $160.28 | 9.250% | $175.1059 | $175.11 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.95 | 11.748% | $188.7982 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.25 | 10.820% | $256.2713 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.67 | 8.444% | $173.1525 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.86 | 5.298% | $237.8261 | $237.83 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.33 | 8.236% | $159.4641 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.64 | 9.276% | $256.4052 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,327.98 | $1,447.0233 | $1,447.03 | $1,447.00 | $1,447.10 | |