| 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 | $155.27 | 6.182% | $164.8688 | $164.87 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.80 | 3.637% | $210.1758 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.88 | 5.516% | $110.6652 | $110.67 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.27 | 9.327% | $202.5501 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.67 | 12.431% | $252.5987 | $252.60 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.39 | 11.754% | $252.9999 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.93 | 6.314% | $49.8932 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.21 | $1,243.7517 | $1,243.76 | $1,243.75 | $1,243.90 | |