| 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 | $157.26 | 10.618% | $173.9579 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.34 | 5.836% | $253.3079 | $253.31 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.53 | 9.676% | $255.0296 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.60 | 9.578% | $204.4725 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.56 | 7.168% | $189.2158 | $189.22 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.37 | 11.715% | $127.7684 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.70 | 11.227% | $40.8203 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.36 | $1,244.5724 | $1,244.58 | $1,244.50 | $1,244.60 | |