| 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 | $167.53 | 4.696% | $175.3972 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.36 | 8.392% | $191.1601 | $191.16 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.75 | 11.134% | $231.9922 | $231.99 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.36 | 7.637% | $141.392 | $141.39 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.33 | 6.719% | $238.3355 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.95 | 3.461% | $112.7208 | $112.72 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.67 | 8.510% | $160.2367 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.95 | $1,251.2345 | $1,251.24 | $1,251.25 | $1,251.20 | |