| 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 | $151.63 | 8.438% | $164.4245 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.38 | 10.322% | $204.5149 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.48 | 11.388% | $137.5419 | $137.54 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.48 | 13.833% | $241.8724 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.39 | 8.199% | $187.6062 | $187.61 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.49 | 12.742% | $145.9896 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.37 | 5.870% | $169.7837 | $169.78 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.22 | $1,251.7332 | $1,251.72 | $1,251.70 | $1,251.70 | |