| 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 | $164.97 | 6.870% | $176.3034 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.30 | 7.426% | $75.5205 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.35 | 5.528% | $224.0887 | $224.09 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.50 | 9.114% | $250.4166 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.59 | 11.779% | $161.6213 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.42 | 9.600% | $270.0763 | $270.08 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.62 | 7.428% | $81.2371 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.75 | $1,239.2639 | $1,239.27 | $1,239.25 | $1,239.20 | |