| 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 | $171.68 | 5.661% | $181.3988 | $181.40 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.35 | 9.167% | $263.4746 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.41 | 11.174% | $90.5068 | $90.51 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.77 | 9.717% | $182.975 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.28 | 5.226% | $140.2452 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.75 | 12.705% | $269.0832 | $269.08 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.85 | 8.786% | $119.5014 | $119.50 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.09 | $1,247.1850 | $1,247.19 | $1,247.20 | $1,247.20 | |