| 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 | $161.66 | 7.775% | $174.2291 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.93 | 10.332% | $165.4208 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.82 | 8.347% | $160.1585 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.56 | 13.824% | $119.0144 | $119.01 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.52 | 4.703% | $236.1262 | $236.13 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.60 | 5.603% | $225.568 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.59 | 9.759% | $269.5571 | $269.56 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.68 | $1,350.0741 | $1,350.08 | $1,350.05 | $1,350.10 | |