| 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 | $160.44 | 7.689% | $172.7762 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.29 | 10.493% | $212.467 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.40 | 6.377% | $39.785 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.88 | 6.379% | $141.3564 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.28 | 3.246% | $256.3392 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.78 | 7.866% | $238.1466 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.26 | 10.386% | $186.8393 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.33 | $1,247.7097 | $1,247.73 | $1,247.75 | $1,247.70 | |