| 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 | $157.96 | 8.175% | $170.8732 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.77 | 11.820% | $280.411 | $280.41 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.89 | 7.574% | $164.4699 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.51 | 12.710% | $256.4265 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.49 | 13.354% | $16.425 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.55 | 8.600% | $183.0453 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.31 | 8.119% | $137.6463 | $137.65 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.48 | $1,209.2972 | $1,209.31 | $1,209.30 | $1,209.20 | |