| 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 | $157.36 | 7.870% | $169.7442 | $169.74 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.40 | 10.768% | $243.025 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.41 | 10.143% | $34.5959 | $34.60 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.58 | 13.508% | $160.7046 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.48 | 7.403% | $130.4732 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.71 | 3.126% | $250.2971 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.66 | 4.584% | $155.4746 | $155.47 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.60 | $1,144.3146 | $1,144.31 | $1,144.30 | $1,144.30 | |