| 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 | $164.74 | 5.773% | $174.2504 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.51 | 13.470% | $279.7149 | $279.71 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.43 | 6.183% | $102.3923 | $102.39 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.37 | 8.143% | $253.4547 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.70 | 12.255% | $12.0113 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.41 | 6.488% | $232.5804 | $232.58 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.90 | 9.603% | $262.9376 | $262.94 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.06 | $1,317.3416 | $1,317.33 | $1,317.35 | $1,317.40 | |