| 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 | $150.85 | 12.479% | $169.6746 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.66 | 7.511% | $20.0616 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.85 | 3.822% | $227.2144 | $227.21 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.92 | 10.410% | $122.4668 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.40 | 5.236% | $169.8509 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.71 | 13.668% | $282.7037 | $282.70 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.42 | 3.657% | $247.139 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.81 | $1,239.1110 | $1,239.10 | $1,239.05 | $1,239.20 | |