| 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 | $174.40 | 4.475% | $182.2044 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.63 | 10.581% | $250.6097 | $250.61 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.79 | 9.129% | $174.3772 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.65 | 13.333% | $128.803 | $128.80 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.28 | 8.855% | $196.2438 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.67 | 10.561% | $247.2918 | $247.29 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.32 | 9.575% | $117.5959 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.74 | $1,297.1258 | $1,297.12 | $1,297.15 | $1,297.10 | |