| 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 | $165.36 | 4.628% | $173.0129 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.75 | 12.370% | $251.4279 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.27 | 11.598% | $143.1468 | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.40 | 8.715% | $87.4069 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.69 | 8.304% | $184.8641 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.96 | 9.788% | $205.2596 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.40 | 3.747% | $196.4968 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.83 | $1,241.6150 | $1,241.62 | $1,241.60 | $1,241.60 | |