| 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 | $170.65 | 6.296% | $181.3941 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.80 | 7.572% | $218.156 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.46 | 11.609% | $117.7029 | $117.70 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.50 | 13.475% | $81.1346 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.68 | 3.557% | $211.9605 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.57 | 7.263% | $200.1206 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.79 | 11.129% | $240.9166 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.45 | $1,251.3853 | $1,251.38 | $1,251.35 | $1,251.40 | |