| 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 | $152.80 | 8.559% | $165.8782 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.74 | 7.785% | $122.5947 | $122.59 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.54 | 11.546% | $240.4262 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.59 | 6.465% | $78.3476 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.76 | 12.560% | $237.2315 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.40 | 3.328% | $180.204 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.33 | 4.477% | $232.2837 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.16 | $1,256.9659 | $1,256.96 | $1,257.05 | $1,256.90 | |