| 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 | $132.59 | 5.706% | $140.1556 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.82 | 3.391% | $224.1724 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.81 | 12.293% | $244.5854 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.92 | 4.796% | $200.0765 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.65 | 12.516% | $166.1299 | $166.13 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.93 | 12.529% | $88.8191 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.48 | 12.494% | $222.1532 | $222.15 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.20 | $1,286.0921 | $1,286.10 | $1,286.10 | $1,286.20 | |