| 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 | $157.36 | 7.542% | $169.2281 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.97 | 5.628% | $252.4192 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.77 | 13.353% | $238.9141 | $238.91 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.90 | 6.393% | $149.9077 | $149.91 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.92 | 7.353% | $179.1936 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.73 | 7.237% | $98.3685 | $98.37 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.81 | 13.515% | $263.1391 | $263.14 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.46 | $1,351.1703 | $1,351.17 | $1,351.15 | $1,351.10 | |