| 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 | $235.58 | 7.592% | $253.4652 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.30 | 7.290% | $159.1111 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.50 | 9.276% | $189.5939 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.94 | 13.635% | $91.9762 | $91.98 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.55 | 6.552% | $196.6417 | $196.64 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.68 | 4.329% | $216.6705 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.25 | 8.701% | $172.0193 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.80 | $1,279.4779 | $1,279.48 | $1,279.45 | $1,279.50 | |