| 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 | $158.76 | 8.116% | $171.645 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.25 | 5.307% | $167.7014 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.69 | 10.873% | $231.3809 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.73 | 10.221% | $139.6831 | $139.68 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.51 | 11.458% | $142.1201 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.55 | 9.560% | $263.5466 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.94 | 11.406% | $21.1003 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.43 | $1,137.1774 | $1,137.18 | $1,137.20 | $1,137.10 | |