| 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 | $158.72 | 8.285% | $171.87 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.93 | 13.613% | $227.1465 | $227.15 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.83 | 12.413% | $51.5189 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.88 | 11.194% | $141.0829 | $141.08 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.83 | 13.479% | $230.1695 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.66 | 6.371% | $74.098 | $74.10 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.65 | 9.213% | $244.2549 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.50 | $1,140.1407 | $1,140.14 | $1,140.10 | $1,140.20 | |