| 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 | $161.41 | 7.803% | $174.0048 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.51 | 7.158% | $196.6456 | $196.65 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.57 | 6.561% | $171.105 | $171.11 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.50 | 13.483% | $276.3311 | $276.33 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.34 | 4.428% | $98.5174 | $98.52 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.76 | 3.517% | $79.4596 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.53 | 9.222% | $248.5128 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.62 | $1,244.5763 | $1,244.58 | $1,244.55 | $1,244.50 | |