| 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 | $158.34 | 9.351% | $173.1464 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.59 | 5.865% | $254.7006 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.83 | 12.849% | $196.1654 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.72 | 5.430% | $234.8137 | $234.81 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.83 | 5.393% | $108.3756 | $108.38 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.77 | 8.850% | $200.0336 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.31 | 7.820% | $80.121 | $80.12 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.39 | $1,247.3563 | $1,247.36 | $1,247.35 | $1,247.30 | |