| 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 | $155.27 | 12.634% | $174.8868 | $174.89 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.95 | 6.449% | $184.1035 | $184.10 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.67 | 8.543% | $262.3159 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.60 | 6.715% | $226.8761 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.46 | 13.111% | $262.9378 | $262.94 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.59 | 10.488% | $97.8813 | $97.88 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.79 | 3.487% | $38.0729 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.33 | $1,247.0743 | $1,247.08 | $1,247.10 | $1,247.10 | |