| 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 | $144.34 | 8.305% | $156.3274 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.59 | 10.233% | $223.321 | $223.32 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.38 | 11.371% | $246.5531 | $246.55 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.29 | 12.808% | $281.2191 | $281.22 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.88 | 9.747% | $261.0662 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.62 | 7.759% | $236.6603 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.48 | 7.152% | $117.31 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,384.58 | $1,522.4571 | $1,522.46 | $1,522.40 | $1,522.50 | |