| 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 | $154.98 | 11.420% | $172.6787 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.53 | 3.468% | $228.178 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.78 | 7.373% | $146.8648 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.31 | 13.759% | $200.5685 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.89 | 5.852% | $249.6943 | $249.69 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.33 | 11.128% | $267.0739 | $267.07 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.80 | 7.472% | $194.3094 | $194.31 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,345.62 | $1,459.3676 | $1,459.36 | $1,459.35 | $1,459.50 | |