| 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 | $156.60 | 10.700% | $173.3562 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.46 | 6.171% | $191.5962 | $191.60 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.98 | 10.676% | $242.3583 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.39 | 3.511% | $125.652 | $125.65 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.54 | 6.577% | $235.0449 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.94 | 11.672% | $195.359 | $195.36 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.35 | 3.522% | $244.6742 | $244.67 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,309.26 | $1,408.0408 | $1,408.04 | $1,408.00 | $1,408.20 | |