| 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 | $173.48 | 4.510% | $181.3039 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.98 | 13.564% | $114.6769 | $114.68 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.25 | 13.103% | $236.668 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.46 | 7.371% | $259.258 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.94 | 11.414% | $272.8975 | $272.90 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.30 | 7.361% | $142.0386 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.33 | 8.567% | $254.4051 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,336.74 | $1,461.2480 | $1,461.26 | $1,461.25 | $1,461.30 | |