| 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 | $159.94 | 12.760% | $180.3483 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.99 | 10.725% | $273.4797 | $273.48 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.43 | 4.775% | $218.3825 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.66 | 4.282% | $210.2951 | $210.30 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.73 | 9.224% | $141.6963 | $141.70 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.60 | 13.836% | $276.1661 | $276.17 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.70 | 3.490% | $217.0185 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,399.05 | $1,517.3865 | $1,517.40 | $1,517.40 | $1,517.40 | |