| 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 | $161.45 | 6.171% | $171.4131 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.37 | 10.665% | $226.1661 | $226.17 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.84 | 8.258% | $149.2228 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.90 | 13.370% | $100.7859 | $100.79 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.45 | 12.483% | $242.3446 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.48 | 12.609% | $256.163 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.54 | 4.682% | $120.9496 | $120.95 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.03 | $1,267.0451 | $1,267.04 | $1,267.00 | $1,267.00 | |