| 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 | $170.71 | 8.303% | $184.8841 | $184.88 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.46 | 6.821% | $154.3136 | $154.31 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.29 | 11.834% | $172.5487 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.91 | 3.823% | $221.0495 | $221.05 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.88 | 6.475% | $204.3042 | $204.30 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.54 | 13.625% | $135.8273 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.68 | 3.541% | $165.3343 | $165.33 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.47 | $1,238.2617 | $1,238.25 | $1,238.30 | $1,238.10 | |