| 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 | $156.27 | 9.791% | $171.5704 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.83 | 13.120% | $43.9245 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.73 | 6.429% | $258.3351 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.74 | 13.869% | $219.4711 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.96 | 5.268% | $197.8617 | $197.86 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.66 | 7.692% | $173.018 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.82 | 13.767% | $235.2929 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.01 | $1,299.4737 | $1,299.47 | $1,299.40 | $1,299.50 | |