| 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 | $157.30 | 8.489% | $170.6532 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.30 | 8.498% | $190.197 | $190.20 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.45 | 3.195% | $152.161 | $152.16 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.59 | 4.159% | $228.7227 | $228.72 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.84 | 7.729% | $147.4164 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.56 | 6.473% | $216.7364 | $216.74 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.32 | 7.320% | $143.079 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.36 | $1,248.9657 | $1,248.97 | $1,248.95 | $1,249.00 | |