| 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 | $174.43 | 6.385% | $185.5674 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.27 | 13.828% | $169.9111 | $169.91 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.89 | 12.124% | $268.9743 | $268.97 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.55 | 6.257% | $121.7174 | $121.72 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.85 | 4.722% | $36.4956 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.38 | 8.271% | $187.7203 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.46 | 10.404% | $272.1017 | $272.10 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.83 | $1,242.4878 | $1,242.49 | $1,242.40 | $1,242.50 | |