| 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 | $164.46 | 4.370% | $171.6469 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.65 | 5.324% | $141.8188 | $141.82 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.78 | 12.405% | $180.7248 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.48 | 4.834% | $188.1561 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.96 | 10.151% | $256.6078 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.26 | 12.737% | $214.4934 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.77 | 3.618% | $236.0107 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,290.36 | $1,389.4585 | $1,389.46 | $1,389.40 | $1,389.40 | |