| 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 | $149.61 | 13.167% | $169.3091 | $169.31 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.29 | 13.323% | $157.8476 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.66 | 8.657% | $209.3386 | $209.34 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.36 | 5.384% | $252.2471 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.50 | 7.731% | $97.4966 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.39 | 7.159% | $104.3622 | $104.36 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.53 | 6.429% | $251.7365 | $251.74 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.34 | $1,242.3377 | $1,242.35 | $1,242.35 | $1,242.20 | |