| 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 | $243.46 | 5.641% | $257.1936 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.79 | 11.526% | $161.4785 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.91 | 5.814% | $186.1374 | $186.14 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.53 | 9.122% | $187.177 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.29 | 3.488% | $146.2182 | $146.22 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.38 | 6.842% | $123.2743 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.70 | 7.272% | $153.0771 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.06 | $1,214.5561 | $1,214.56 | $1,214.60 | $1,214.60 | |