| 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 | $161.75 | 10.312% | $178.4297 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.50 | 11.202% | $174.0311 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.88 | 6.864% | $121.6967 | $121.70 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.90 | 6.626% | $251.5307 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.99 | 4.301% | $208.5916 | $208.59 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.87 | 10.773% | $255.7416 | $255.74 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.89 | 9.433% | $53.5018 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.78 | $1,243.5232 | $1,243.52 | $1,243.60 | $1,243.40 | |