| 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 | $166.85 | 3.203% | $172.1942 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.64 | 13.749% | $188.4138 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.26 | 8.507% | $131.5756 | $131.58 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.43 | 10.320% | $50.1184 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.84 | 13.513% | $280.1955 | $280.20 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.45 | 13.458% | $243.3107 | $243.31 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.99 | 11.235% | $279.1887 | $279.19 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.46 | $1,344.9969 | $1,345.00 | $1,345.00 | $1,345.00 | |