| 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 | $158.86 | 8.445% | $172.2757 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.91 | 9.558% | $53.5848 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.72 | 10.657% | $266.3735 | $266.37 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.88 | 11.714% | $138.3913 | $138.39 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.80 | 10.549% | $140.1761 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.30 | 9.572% | $247.9614 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.39 | 3.464% | $182.5001 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.86 | $1,201.2629 | $1,201.26 | $1,201.30 | $1,201.40 | |