| 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 | $145.70 | 9.740% | $159.8912 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.86 | 6.174% | $196.2733 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.91 | 10.522% | $225.3654 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.73 | 8.229% | $262.7043 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.36 | 8.302% | $193.1674 | $193.17 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.43 | 13.514% | $192.3268 | $192.33 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.75 | 5.395% | $70.3512 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.74 | $1,300.0796 | $1,300.08 | $1,300.05 | $1,300.20 | |