| 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 | $160.76 | 8.384% | $174.2381 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.38 | 4.728% | $149.1117 | $149.11 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.68 | 3.417% | $153.7604 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.89 | 11.562% | $83.5488 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.67 | 5.277% | $125.985 | $125.99 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.27 | 3.818% | $255.6726 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.50 | 10.134% | $241.7441 | $241.74 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.15 | $1,184.0607 | $1,184.06 | $1,184.05 | $1,184.00 | |