| 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 | $161.45 | 7.372% | $173.3521 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.58 | 11.198% | $214.1451 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.42 | 8.831% | $232.2671 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.49 | 10.297% | $164.883 | $164.88 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.86 | 13.400% | $162.0032 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.83 | 11.330% | $169.0323 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.73 | 6.837% | $164.2405 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.36 | $1,279.9233 | $1,279.92 | $1,279.95 | $1,279.90 | |