| 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 | $143.69 | 9.383% | $157.1724 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.55 | 10.615% | $79.145 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.49 | 7.721% | $260.1354 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.40 | 4.679% | $176.2794 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.61 | 11.458% | $185.7002 | $185.70 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.95 | 7.407% | $201.8715 | $201.87 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.93 | 5.452% | $249.8474 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.62 | $1,310.1513 | $1,310.16 | $1,310.15 | $1,310.10 | |