| 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 | $158.67 | 7.795% | $171.0383 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.97 | 11.109% | $278.8503 | $278.85 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.97 | 12.475% | $199.047 | $199.05 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.49 | 8.856% | $271.5848 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.46 | 6.219% | $74.8419 | $74.84 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.43 | 10.835% | $154.5372 | $154.54 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.38 | 6.370% | $98.2646 | $98.26 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.37 | $1,248.1641 | $1,248.16 | $1,248.20 | $1,248.10 | |