| 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 | $163.83 | 6.282% | $174.1218 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.77 | 5.167% | $121.7518 | $121.75 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.51 | 5.743% | $39.6642 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.30 | 7.406% | $249.5041 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.55 | 3.320% | $246.4699 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.81 | 6.775% | $21.1521 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.71 | 9.653% | $178.4164 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.48 | $1,031.0803 | $1,031.07 | $1,031.00 | $1,031.20 | |