| 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 | $248.42 | 13.159% | $281.1096 | $281.11 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.43 | 7.271% | $201.058 | $201.06 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.35 | 7.175% | $137.5591 | $137.56 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.95 | 6.711% | $15.9533 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.69 | 8.599% | $170.1638 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.63 | 13.679% | $261.0411 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.72 | 12.136% | $130.8851 | $130.89 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.19 | $1,197.7700 | $1,197.77 | $1,197.75 | $1,197.90 | |