| 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 | $169.58 | 7.866% | $182.9192 | $182.92 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.48 | 11.533% | $162.2582 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.53 | 9.728% | $210.162 | $210.16 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.56 | 9.760% | $174.0355 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.25 | 10.457% | $63.2366 | $63.24 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.74 | 9.846% | $240.2771 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.31 | 5.367% | $258.4758 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.45 | $1,291.3644 | $1,291.38 | $1,291.40 | $1,291.40 | |