| 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 | $156.25 | 10.318% | $172.3719 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.59 | 10.449% | $217.1317 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.74 | 11.426% | $248.1903 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.61 | 6.149% | $99.3661 | $99.37 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.74 | 3.430% | $256.2375 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.33 | 13.374% | $203.3136 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.56 | 11.217% | $138.5319 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.82 | $1,335.1430 | $1,335.14 | $1,335.15 | $1,335.10 | |