| 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 | $144.58 | 11.635% | $161.4019 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.77 | 4.780% | $179.9806 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.25 | 3.629% | $218.9163 | $218.92 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.80 | 10.690% | $86.1168 | $86.12 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.80 | 10.771% | $271.1674 | $271.17 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.50 | 8.691% | $133.1465 | $133.15 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.31 | 4.379% | $197.5999 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.01 | $1,248.3294 | $1,248.34 | $1,248.30 | $1,248.30 | |