| 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 | $170.93 | 4.332% | $178.3347 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.72 | 13.351% | $245.6543 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.81 | 12.403% | $124.5538 | $124.55 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.93 | 10.330% | $204.0333 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.82 | 10.166% | $236.6586 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.82 | 13.564% | $237.1443 | $237.14 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.67 | 5.230% | $25.9602 | $25.96 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.70 | $1,252.3392 | $1,252.32 | $1,252.35 | $1,252.40 | |