| 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 | $159.37 | 9.332% | $174.2424 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.59 | 6.470% | $251.8974 | $251.90 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.84 | 12.499% | $186.5683 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.91 | 11.540% | $146.017 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.67 | 9.165% | $31.2976 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.67 | 4.515% | $219.1366 | $219.14 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.72 | 4.606% | $217.2876 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.77 | $1,226.4469 | $1,226.46 | $1,226.45 | $1,226.40 | |