| 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 | $164.42 | 4.268% | $171.4374 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.30 | 4.805% | $226.6932 | $226.69 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.37 | 12.457% | $260.1918 | $260.19 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.39 | 9.773% | $110.2011 | $110.20 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.49 | 6.298% | $242.8803 | $242.88 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.43 | 6.611% | $14.3179 | $14.32 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.94 | 13.652% | $220.4167 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.34 | $1,246.1384 | $1,246.14 | $1,246.15 | $1,246.10 | |