| 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 | $171.61 | 7.515% | $184.5065 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.44 | 3.735% | $198.5903 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.38 | 4.659% | $130.1749 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.40 | 4.197% | $230.6922 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.30 | 11.557% | $247.9912 | $247.99 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.97 | 13.836% | $219.6693 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.50 | 13.685% | $82.4216 | $82.42 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.60 | $1,294.0460 | $1,294.04 | $1,294.00 | $1,294.10 | |