| 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 | $162.84 | 7.639% | $175.2793 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.83 | 5.775% | $159.5404 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.71 | 9.555% | $53.3642 | $53.36 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.60 | 4.220% | $109.0141 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.54 | 11.797% | $257.7368 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.55 | 5.197% | $257.2593 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.40 | 5.783% | $259.5915 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.47 | $1,271.7856 | $1,271.78 | $1,271.80 | $1,271.80 | |