| 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 | $147.80 | 9.319% | $161.5735 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.30 | 13.737% | $246.0131 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.62 | 11.856% | $170.7146 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.33 | 12.492% | $245.6038 | $245.60 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.47 | 10.220% | $79.8764 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.75 | 13.455% | $269.7393 | $269.74 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.41 | 7.785% | $126.5504 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.68 | $1,300.0711 | $1,300.06 | $1,300.05 | $1,300.10 | |