| 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 | $171.37 | 6.538% | $182.5742 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.81 | 12.665% | $184.5565 | $184.56 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.95 | 12.590% | $243.1381 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.30 | 9.799% | $31.0731 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.74 | 6.356% | $168.8295 | $168.83 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.78 | 10.222% | $247.757 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.74 | 13.490% | $245.9782 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.69 | $1,303.9066 | $1,303.91 | $1,303.90 | $1,304.00 | |