| 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 | $159.80 | 7.269% | $171.4159 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.63 | 6.337% | $16.6205 | $16.62 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.84 | 9.826% | $266.7015 | $266.70 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.46 | 4.173% | $249.4527 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.63 | 3.690% | $217.3653 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.58 | 13.796% | $121.2838 | $121.28 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.74 | 9.367% | $228.2927 | $228.29 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.68 | $1,271.1324 | $1,271.13 | $1,271.10 | $1,271.20 | |