| 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 | $170.95 | 6.625% | $182.2754 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.98 | 5.723% | $259.0002 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.38 | 4.586% | $214.7987 | $214.80 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.41 | 7.446% | $160.5351 | $160.54 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.35 | 8.109% | $42.5409 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.36 | 12.619% | $133.2958 | $133.30 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.58 | 7.662% | $245.0172 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.01 | $1,237.4633 | $1,237.48 | $1,237.50 | $1,237.40 | |