| 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 | $165.71 | 4.619% | $173.3641 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.85 | 13.864% | $281.0733 | $281.07 | $281.05 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.62 | 7.297% | $174.4864 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.72 | 9.181% | $140.5378 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.74 | 9.503% | $76.3674 | $76.37 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.71 | 8.556% | $203.7705 | $203.77 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.58 | 8.366% | $206.5239 | $206.52 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.93 | $1,256.1234 | $1,256.12 | $1,256.05 | $1,256.20 | |