| 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 | $171.67 | 3.829% | $178.2432 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.28 | 6.350% | $104.5208 | $104.52 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.69 | 8.385% | $191.5055 | $191.51 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.51 | 11.675% | $260.7723 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.79 | 3.803% | $209.4641 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.95 | 13.589% | $126.027 | $126.03 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.65 | 9.369% | $143.9843 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.54 | $1,214.5172 | $1,214.51 | $1,214.50 | $1,214.50 | |