| 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 | $155.87 | 8.195% | $168.6435 | $168.64 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.51 | 12.492% | $272.8043 | $272.80 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.47 | 9.443% | $38.8194 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.65 | 9.719% | $231.1231 | $231.12 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.52 | 9.370% | $135.0938 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.94 | 7.509% | $216.0286 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.54 | 9.866% | $248.8904 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.50 | $1,311.4031 | $1,311.39 | $1,311.40 | $1,311.30 | |