| 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 | $158.40 | 10.781% | $175.4771 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.96 | 6.566% | $254.6501 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.51 | 6.144% | $128.9756 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.60 | 7.446% | $208.0155 | $208.02 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.30 | 9.552% | $150.4149 | $150.41 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.39 | 12.473% | $228.7588 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.72 | 9.354% | $273.0788 | $273.08 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,302.88 | $1,419.3708 | $1,419.38 | $1,419.40 | $1,419.50 | |