| 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 | $156.58 | 11.494% | $174.5773 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.63 | 10.569% | $163.233 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.77 | 11.344% | $274.7636 | $274.76 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.65 | 12.520% | $58.1166 | $58.12 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.58 | 4.205% | $238.1918 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.89 | 8.564% | $259.3485 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.57 | 8.820% | $151.8801 | $151.88 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.67 | $1,320.1109 | $1,320.11 | $1,320.15 | $1,320.10 | |