| 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 | $157.74 | 8.714% | $171.4855 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.65 | 8.360% | $247.7651 | $247.77 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.34 | 10.553% | $238.0648 | $238.06 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.93 | 9.649% | $16.3706 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.88 | 4.219% | $220.8192 | $220.82 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.31 | 11.103% | $28.1202 | $28.12 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.85 | 9.225% | $239.0389 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.70 | $1,161.6643 | $1,161.67 | $1,161.60 | $1,161.70 | |