| 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 | $157.36 | 11.405% | $175.3069 | $175.31 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.31 | 8.291% | $210.4202 | $210.42 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.33 | 3.193% | $248.0037 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.25 | 8.762% | $109.0339 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.92 | 5.146% | $179.7155 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.42 | 12.103% | $262.7919 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.55 | 4.821% | $48.7942 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.14 | $1,234.0663 | $1,234.06 | $1,234.05 | $1,234.00 | |