| 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 | $166.81 | 5.724% | $176.3582 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.97 | 7.514% | $213.9206 | $213.92 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.32 | 3.740% | $233.747 | $233.75 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.77 | 5.247% | $88.1654 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.44 | 12.856% | $194.6089 | $194.61 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.28 | 3.536% | $239.4581 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.95 | 9.638% | $99.7158 | $99.72 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.54 | $1,245.9740 | $1,245.99 | $1,245.90 | $1,246.00 | |