| 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 | $173.73 | 6.757% | $185.4689 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.85 | 4.412% | $253.5645 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.34 | 9.330% | $182.9528 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.66 | 9.374% | $158.2204 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.50 | 12.439% | $143.3597 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.65 | 3.133% | $93.4901 | $93.49 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.55 | 13.632% | $232.4343 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.28 | $1,249.4907 | $1,249.48 | $1,249.45 | $1,249.60 | |