| 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 | $143.50 | 11.422% | $159.8906 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.36 | 6.742% | $172.2389 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.63 | 8.358% | $175.139 | $175.14 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.97 | 9.118% | $52.3439 | $52.34 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.30 | 12.798% | $218.0385 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.89 | 8.237% | $247.7437 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.52 | 11.829% | $251.0785 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.17 | $1,276.4731 | $1,276.47 | $1,276.55 | $1,276.30 | |