| 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 | $165.75 | 4.485% | $173.1839 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.30 | 11.535% | $172.0985 | $172.10 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.82 | 5.206% | $243.8885 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.93 | 3.762% | $249.9938 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.72 | 9.448% | $21.5831 | $21.58 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.95 | 4.124% | $74.9172 | $74.92 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.90 | 7.106% | $266.5868 | $266.59 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.37 | $1,202.2518 | $1,202.25 | $1,202.30 | $1,202.30 | |