| 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 | $165.26 | 5.564% | $174.4551 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.88 | 7.171% | $216.3568 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.41 | 12.505% | $181.5943 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.40 | 10.576% | $186.21 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.71 | 6.736% | $198.2194 | $198.22 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.81 | 5.733% | $239.813 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.51 | 11.558% | $250.4589 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,333.98 | $1,447.1075 | $1,447.11 | $1,447.05 | $1,447.20 | |