| 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 | $173.34 | 4.646% | $181.3934 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.87 | 4.759% | $256.5234 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.57 | 5.305% | $114.3296 | $114.33 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.91 | 8.193% | $180.5849 | $180.58 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.98 | 13.103% | $280.4728 | $280.47 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.97 | 5.172% | $106.1922 | $106.19 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.74 | 3.289% | $254.8553 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,289.38 | $1,374.3516 | $1,374.34 | $1,374.35 | $1,374.40 | |