| 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 | $159.66 | 7.212% | $171.1747 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.54 | 4.129% | $250.4719 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.99 | 12.298% | $227.9537 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.63 | 10.790% | $162.4514 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.64 | 9.500% | $80.6358 | $80.64 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.87 | 6.550% | $231.075 | $231.08 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.95 | 9.745% | $69.0845 | $69.08 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.28 | $1,192.8470 | $1,192.84 | $1,192.85 | $1,193.00 | |