| 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 | $97.79 | 6.507% | $104.1532 | $104.15 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.77 | 8.506% | $249.3142 | $249.31 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.83 | 9.262% | $180.0966 | $180.10 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.59 | 8.471% | $156.8382 | $156.84 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.33 | 5.601% | $168.2541 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.87 | 12.186% | $154.6708 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.41 | 9.578% | $249.1913 | $249.19 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.59 | $1,262.5184 | $1,262.51 | $1,262.50 | $1,262.60 | |