| 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 | $162.56 | 7.196% | $174.2578 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.55 | 12.814% | $132.6129 | $132.61 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.53 | 12.574% | $33.2431 | $33.24 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.39 | 3.719% | $225.4747 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.94 | 12.460% | $277.7087 | $277.71 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.70 | 9.828% | $144.6435 | $144.64 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.81 | 9.156% | $217.013 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.48 | $1,204.9537 | $1,204.94 | $1,204.90 | $1,204.90 | |