| 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 | $173.35 | 5.258% | $182.4647 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.58 | 10.480% | $271.3168 | $271.32 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.53 | 8.121% | $147.6176 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.60 | 12.273% | $219.606 | $219.61 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.50 | 13.208% | $87.7362 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.33 | 11.331% | $256.4287 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.32 | 12.418% | $77.9282 | $77.93 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.21 | $1,243.0982 | $1,243.11 | $1,243.10 | $1,243.00 | |