| 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 | $172.29 | 7.548% | $185.2944 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.87 | 10.149% | $212.4444 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.79 | 11.396% | $261.5467 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.61 | 10.346% | $35.9838 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.37 | 9.475% | $266.4293 | $266.43 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.49 | 12.512% | $159.1932 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.72 | 13.247% | $131.0494 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.14 | $1,251.9412 | $1,251.93 | $1,252.00 | $1,251.80 | |