| 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 | $159.50 | 9.335% | $174.3893 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.88 | 3.866% | $221.1099 | $221.11 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.67 | 6.465% | $194.4796 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.53 | 10.487% | $245.8667 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.72 | 3.645% | $236.0204 | $236.02 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.75 | 11.521% | $212.7263 | $212.73 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.45 | 12.761% | $239.5607 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,408.50 | $1,524.1529 | $1,524.16 | $1,524.15 | $1,524.20 | |