| 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 | $168.70 | 9.511% | $184.7451 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.89 | 5.187% | $233.3994 | $233.40 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.28 | 5.536% | $39.3438 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.70 | 9.259% | $157.0052 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.49 | 12.433% | $171.4491 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.48 | 8.255% | $250.5887 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.48 | 7.752% | $249.4243 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.02 | $1,285.9556 | $1,285.96 | $1,285.95 | $1,285.80 | |