| 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 | $170.97 | 9.632% | $187.4378 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.83 | 5.535% | $252.0492 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.66 | 11.844% | $134.951 | $134.95 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.53 | 5.791% | $189.9266 | $189.93 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.29 | 4.705% | $159.4552 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.95 | 5.319% | $93.6813 | $93.68 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.36 | 11.863% | $264.3994 | $264.40 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.59 | $1,281.9005 | $1,281.91 | $1,281.95 | $1,281.90 | |