| 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 | $154.50 | 12.139% | $173.2548 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.49 | 5.841% | $223.8431 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.49 | 10.808% | $144.5934 | $144.59 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.87 | 9.446% | $167.3101 | $167.31 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.54 | 6.809% | $199.2415 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.36 | 12.150% | $154.0492 | $154.05 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.87 | 9.634% | $187.3316 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.12 | $1,249.6237 | $1,249.61 | $1,249.65 | $1,249.50 | |