| 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 | $164.83 | 4.567% | $172.3578 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.90 | 5.414% | $201.2353 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.68 | 3.169% | $220.4515 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.37 | 4.700% | $109.2754 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.63 | 8.804% | $238.9662 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.43 | 9.459% | $169.0375 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.55 | 3.230% | $139.9283 | $139.93 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.39 | $1,251.2520 | $1,251.27 | $1,251.30 | $1,251.30 | |