| 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 | $160.79 | 9.725% | $176.4268 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.41 | 10.336% | $44.5868 | $44.59 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.51 | 3.310% | $219.5441 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.28 | 11.453% | $239.936 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.97 | 4.396% | $215.0244 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.54 | 12.705% | $210.2399 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.67 | 13.556% | $199.4838 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.17 | $1,305.2418 | $1,305.24 | $1,305.30 | $1,305.10 | |