| 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 | $164.26 | 5.517% | $173.3222 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.56 | 3.354% | $218.6557 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.57 | 10.292% | $244.374 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.50 | 12.356% | $109.5471 | $109.55 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.83 | 9.280% | $251.1582 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.28 | 12.367% | $248.6457 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.88 | 10.765% | $226.9353 | $226.94 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,350.88 | $1,472.6382 | $1,472.65 | $1,472.60 | $1,472.60 | |