| 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 | $158.94 | 9.705% | $174.3651 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.57 | 9.723% | $145.4598 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.75 | 11.778% | $90.2607 | $90.26 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.63 | 12.140% | $181.2519 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.25 | 7.250% | $213.6956 | $213.70 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.85 | 6.306% | $246.4705 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.87 | 11.757% | $159.6672 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.86 | $1,211.1708 | $1,211.18 | $1,211.10 | $1,211.40 | |