| 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 | $155.52 | 12.445% | $174.8745 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.56 | 3.675% | $217.2613 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.33 | 4.818% | $176.4401 | $176.44 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.70 | 5.364% | $184.0709 | $184.07 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.95 | 7.764% | $247.8033 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.46 | 13.504% | $247.9608 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.30 | 7.163% | $212.5042 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.82 | $1,460.9151 | $1,460.90 | $1,460.85 | $1,461.00 | |