| 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 | $162.29 | 6.776% | $173.2868 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.67 | 12.769% | $51.5016 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.98 | 4.563% | $195.5119 | $195.51 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.41 | 13.872% | $209.9914 | $209.99 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.55 | 7.753% | $209.6335 | $209.63 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.51 | 10.859% | $177.9398 | $177.94 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.70 | 7.788% | $228.1872 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.11 | $1,246.0522 | $1,246.05 | $1,246.10 | $1,246.00 | |