| 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 | $157.33 | 10.737% | $174.2225 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.66 | 12.696% | $151.7564 | $151.76 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.93 | 10.403% | $208.5844 | $208.58 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.57 | 9.167% | $199.3062 | $199.31 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.73 | 6.421% | $216.8115 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.78 | 13.759% | $254.5699 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.59 | 6.150% | $239.4638 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,316.59 | $1,444.7147 | $1,444.71 | $1,444.65 | $1,444.80 | |