| 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 | $165.39 | 5.345% | $174.2301 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.49 | 6.666% | $160.5217 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.88 | 7.668% | $207.67 | $207.67 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.67 | 7.355% | $237.9738 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.98 | 6.133% | $148.565 | $148.57 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.60 | 7.130% | $108.8441 | $108.84 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.93 | 8.363% | $177.6395 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.94 | $1,215.4442 | $1,215.44 | $1,215.40 | $1,215.40 | |