| 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 | $163.95 | 6.275% | $174.2379 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.72 | 12.557% | $276.5751 | $276.58 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.84 | 11.322% | $251.4096 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.81 | 8.443% | $213.4267 | $213.43 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.73 | 5.484% | $22.9217 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.90 | 10.117% | $56.0496 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.47 | 4.553% | $246.1909 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.42 | $1,240.8115 | $1,240.82 | $1,240.85 | $1,240.70 | |