| 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 | $160.69 | 7.803% | $173.2286 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.39 | 5.529% | $206.1931 | $206.19 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.68 | 5.361% | $221.9746 | $221.97 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.69 | 11.518% | $268.4127 | $268.41 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.92 | 6.638% | $153.4734 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.91 | 13.662% | $24.9033 | $24.90 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.49 | 11.737% | $274.3032 | $274.30 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.77 | $1,322.4889 | $1,322.47 | $1,322.45 | $1,322.50 | |