| 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 | $156.98 | 9.228% | $171.4661 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.90 | 4.481% | $214.0816 | $214.08 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.52 | 3.439% | $116.3896 | $116.39 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.58 | 7.808% | $158.025 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.36 | 5.352% | $238.4748 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.92 | 4.201% | $177.0583 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.51 | 3.704% | $204.8258 | $204.83 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.77 | $1,280.3212 | $1,280.33 | $1,280.35 | $1,280.40 | |