| 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 | $157.90 | 5.304% | $166.275 | $166.28 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.76 | 8.232% | $230.2744 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.34 | 6.374% | $230.1295 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.25 | 12.107% | $190.8622 | $190.86 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.94 | 8.849% | $239.4025 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.86 | 12.288% | $89.6732 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.26 | 11.144% | $274.8147 | $274.81 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.31 | $1,421.4315 | $1,421.42 | $1,421.40 | $1,421.50 | |