| 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 | $157.82 | 10.852% | $174.9466 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.64 | 13.750% | $250.978 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.77 | 13.847% | $239.9553 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.51 | 11.386% | $238.9341 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.63 | 3.725% | $146.9057 | $146.91 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.86 | 11.415% | $183.6788 | $183.68 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.95 | 10.657% | $199.1273 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,290.18 | $1,434.5258 | $1,434.54 | $1,434.60 | $1,434.50 | |