| 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 | $171.47 | 9.724% | $188.1437 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.60 | 8.506% | $146.0491 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.68 | 12.205% | $153.3618 | $153.36 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.53 | 5.653% | $258.3533 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.73 | 11.853% | $48.9133 | $48.91 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.47 | 6.426% | $182.4887 | $182.49 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.79 | 7.822% | $265.0157 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.27 | $1,242.3256 | $1,242.32 | $1,242.30 | $1,242.30 | |