| 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 | $176.39 | 3.831% | $183.1475 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.58 | 3.349% | $165.9578 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.84 | 6.294% | $249.6208 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.76 | 5.836% | $265.3944 | $265.39 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.25 | 9.832% | $144.1545 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.74 | 10.102% | $243.0392 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.98 | 3.746% | $38.3653 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.54 | $1,289.6795 | $1,289.68 | $1,289.65 | $1,289.70 | |