| 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 | $165.40 | 5.385% | $174.3068 | $174.31 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.88 | 13.581% | $252.0135 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.70 | 6.353% | $92.2081 | $92.21 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.62 | 6.147% | $214.0136 | $214.01 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.25 | 8.708% | $226.3844 | $226.38 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.99 | 10.697% | $88.5465 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.30 | 6.356% | $200.2683 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.14 | $1,247.7412 | $1,247.74 | $1,247.70 | $1,247.70 | |