| 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 | $161.64 | 6.182% | $171.6326 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.85 | 3.262% | $112.4007 | $112.40 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.57 | 9.488% | $72.8862 | $72.89 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.54 | 9.346% | $233.4974 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.76 | 3.404% | $251.0236 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.80 | 11.862% | $173.1624 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.49 | 7.761% | $224.6709 | $224.67 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.65 | $1,239.2738 | $1,239.27 | $1,239.25 | $1,239.30 | |