| 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 | $158.97 | 8.467% | $172.43 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.49 | 6.167% | $197.9908 | $197.99 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.98 | 13.386% | $214.2769 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.38 | 9.416% | $36.5231 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.49 | 4.254% | $240.295 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.38 | 6.605% | $209.3509 | $209.35 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.25 | 13.200% | $89.711 | $89.71 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.94 | $1,160.5777 | $1,160.58 | $1,160.60 | $1,160.60 | |