| 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 | $152.35 | 12.731% | $171.7457 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.39 | 7.752% | $83.3893 | $83.39 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.67 | 8.344% | $215.247 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.65 | 4.648% | $199.5114 | $199.51 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.38 | 11.425% | $186.5032 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.92 | 9.337% | $193.439 | $193.44 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.36 | 6.587% | $244.4679 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.72 | $1,294.3035 | $1,294.31 | $1,294.30 | $1,294.20 | |