| 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 | $166.51 | 4.648% | $174.2494 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.87 | 5.768% | $244.1866 | $244.19 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.73 | 9.804% | $113.8997 | $113.90 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.28 | 12.159% | $120.3242 | $120.32 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.39 | 10.706% | $191.9531 | $191.95 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.70 | 4.467% | $225.3353 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.53 | 13.719% | $281.4886 | $281.49 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.01 | $1,351.4369 | $1,351.44 | $1,351.45 | $1,351.40 | |