| 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 | $154.70 | 12.447% | $173.9555 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.80 | 6.735% | $131.0706 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.86 | 6.110% | $209.9492 | $209.95 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.80 | 3.502% | $247.1628 | $247.16 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.49 | 11.273% | $238.6695 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.46 | 4.231% | $80.7373 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.80 | 11.721% | $164.0064 | $164.01 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.91 | $1,245.5513 | $1,245.56 | $1,245.50 | $1,245.60 | |