| 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 | $156.99 | 9.818% | $172.4033 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.41 | 12.514% | $11.7127 | $11.71 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.82 | 3.711% | $96.2646 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.88 | 8.551% | $231.0834 | $231.08 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.27 | 3.186% | $248.9569 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.95 | 5.733% | $216.6998 | $216.70 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.82 | 12.849% | $38.1655 | $38.17 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.14 | $1,015.2862 | $1,015.28 | $1,015.25 | $1,015.40 | |