| 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 | $158.53 | 9.611% | $173.7663 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.61 | 11.573% | $17.4165 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.42 | 11.477% | $263.5539 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.36 | 6.747% | $140.2229 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.77 | 3.191% | $239.1658 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.96 | 8.210% | $270.4817 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.67 | 9.379% | $145.1131 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.32 | $1,249.7202 | $1,249.72 | $1,249.65 | $1,249.80 | |