| 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 | $219.95 | 8.722% | $239.134 | $239.13 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.67 | 9.810% | $77.6027 | $77.60 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.76 | 6.851% | $74.5393 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.35 | 11.636% | $165.612 | $165.61 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.59 | 13.835% | $174.8392 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.81 | 8.435% | $158.1091 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.73 | 12.804% | $271.5531 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.86 | $1,161.3894 | $1,161.38 | $1,161.40 | $1,161.30 | |