| 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 | $163.84 | 5.124% | $172.2352 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.47 | 12.804% | $244.1868 | $244.19 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.97 | 7.517% | $93.5075 | $93.51 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.37 | 10.372% | $181.4185 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.70 | 3.257% | $215.4974 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.50 | 12.747% | $240.7148 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.86 | 10.353% | $276.8315 | $276.83 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.71 | $1,424.3917 | $1,424.40 | $1,424.40 | $1,424.30 | |