| 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 | $155.79 | 8.639% | $169.2487 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.57 | 13.369% | $157.0954 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.73 | 9.336% | $158.242 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.52 | 3.680% | $159.1695 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.55 | 5.470% | $241.0517 | $241.05 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.68 | 13.549% | $188.128 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.65 | 5.577% | $205.5056 | $205.51 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.49 | $1,278.4409 | $1,278.45 | $1,278.45 | $1,278.40 | |