| 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 | $155.95 | 10.580% | $172.4495 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.48 | 5.737% | $252.1616 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.78 | 6.499% | $177.619 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.49 | 4.655% | $152.2626 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.56 | 9.431% | $234.7952 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.51 | 6.429% | $56.9502 | $56.95 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.49 | 6.855% | $234.536 | $234.54 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.26 | $1,280.7741 | $1,280.78 | $1,280.75 | $1,280.80 | |