| 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 | $163.94 | 6.267% | $174.2141 | $174.21 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.74 | 4.455% | $104.1834 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.46 | 7.401% | $238.9243 | $238.92 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.88 | 8.594% | $141.0419 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.63 | 7.561% | $257.7484 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.71 | 12.238% | $239.8638 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.63 | 6.699% | $89.2324 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.99 | $1,245.2083 | $1,245.19 | $1,245.20 | $1,245.10 | |