| 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 | $164.70 | 5.739% | $174.1521 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.76 | 13.510% | $187.0191 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.52 | 11.414% | $222.2932 | $222.29 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.62 | 8.622% | $232.0383 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.36 | 9.552% | $242.5043 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.64 | 10.162% | $270.6019 | $270.60 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.67 | 13.530% | $222.1442 | $222.14 | $222.15 | $222.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,405.27 | $1,550.7531 | $1,550.74 | $1,550.75 | $1,550.70 | |