| 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 | $168.57 | 3.473% | $174.4244 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.92 | 5.487% | $139.1585 | $139.16 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.72 | 5.129% | $240.451 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.41 | 9.294% | $156.7385 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.53 | 4.157% | $252.612 | $252.61 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.92 | 13.745% | $280.8592 | $280.86 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.37 | 12.626% | $51.0984 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.44 | $1,295.3420 | $1,295.34 | $1,295.30 | $1,295.40 | |