| 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 | $175.69 | 5.538% | $185.4197 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.69 | 13.239% | $131.0062 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.85 | 3.107% | $143.1641 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.47 | 7.412% | $260.4419 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.75 | 4.374% | $46.7074 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.49 | 12.602% | $214.4955 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.70 | 9.558% | $272.4707 | $272.47 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.64 | $1,253.7055 | $1,253.71 | $1,253.65 | $1,253.70 | |