| 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 | $156.91 | 7.370% | $168.4743 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.99 | 3.749% | $88.1763 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.67 | 4.539% | $110.4664 | $110.47 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.29 | 9.768% | $205.5845 | $205.58 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.31 | 4.551% | $244.9734 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.51 | 6.636% | $206.3513 | $206.35 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.99 | 6.439% | $237.3483 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.67 | $1,261.3745 | $1,261.37 | $1,261.35 | $1,261.50 | |