| 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 | $218.88 | 10.369% | $241.5757 | $241.58 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.32 | 11.824% | $177.0398 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.74 | 7.842% | $49.3269 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.39 | 13.185% | $8.3644 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.89 | 12.776% | $29.1977 | $29.20 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.79 | 8.801% | $177.1171 | $177.12 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.78 | 9.148% | $188.5859 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.79 | $871.2075 | $871.22 | $871.25 | $871.20 | |