| 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 | $165.84 | 13.734% | $188.6165 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.44 | 6.596% | $134.78 | $134.78 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.93 | 3.762% | $218.8652 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.50 | 8.722% | $229.947 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.87 | 12.381% | $234.7302 | $234.73 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.89 | 3.196% | $246.5249 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.91 | 11.132% | $91.0282 | $91.03 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.38 | $1,344.4920 | $1,344.50 | $1,344.50 | $1,344.40 | |