| 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 | $158.98 | 9.540% | $174.1467 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.69 | 5.671% | $72.5854 | $72.59 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.41 | 4.785% | $245.6265 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.70 | 6.597% | $215.0061 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.29 | 9.591% | $22.236 | $22.24 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.90 | 3.661% | $217.5844 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.66 | 4.375% | $256.4076 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.63 | $1,203.5927 | $1,203.61 | $1,203.65 | $1,203.50 | |