| 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 | $161.40 | 10.363% | $178.1259 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.95 | 11.837% | $192.3037 | $192.30 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.86 | 12.420% | $198.826 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.87 | 4.143% | $30.0661 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.99 | 4.871% | $240.1441 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.83 | 12.102% | $246.4338 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.53 | 12.290% | $156.6782 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.43 | $1,242.5778 | $1,242.58 | $1,242.65 | $1,242.50 | |