| 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 | $172.36 | 6.242% | $183.1187 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.29 | 12.416% | $244.2687 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.26 | 11.777% | $240.6112 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.74 | 6.715% | $157.6607 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.48 | 13.516% | $258.2262 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.93 | 8.455% | $264.5543 | $264.55 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.68 | 3.431% | $249.972 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,465.74 | $1,598.4118 | $1,598.41 | $1,598.35 | $1,598.50 | |