| 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 | $160.48 | 8.565% | $174.2251 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.71 | 10.257% | $171.6812 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.43 | 13.338% | $137.6263 | $137.63 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.96 | 4.535% | $145.2618 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.56 | 3.605% | $247.1601 | $247.16 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.72 | 11.789% | $72.3498 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.89 | 6.527% | $49.9505 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.75 | $998.2548 | $998.26 | $998.30 | $998.30 | |