| 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 | $174.79 | 3.643% | $181.1576 | $181.16 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.56 | 9.268% | $224.6113 | $224.61 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.51 | 12.698% | $168.4948 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.42 | 4.255% | $258.9903 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.62 | 5.311% | $210.2218 | $210.22 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.31 | 13.468% | $193.2474 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.55 | 8.874% | $134.5138 | $134.51 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.76 | $1,371.2370 | $1,371.23 | $1,371.20 | $1,371.20 | |