| 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 | $222.48 | 7.195% | $238.4874 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.89 | 9.799% | $166.7737 | $166.77 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.42 | 9.802% | $178.3404 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.75 | 12.275% | $79.4346 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.34 | 9.848% | $169.5394 | $169.54 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.93 | 9.471% | $259.3696 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.55 | 12.257% | $177.9835 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.36 | $1,269.9286 | $1,269.92 | $1,269.95 | $1,269.90 | |