| 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 | $172.65 | 7.329% | $185.3035 | $185.30 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.28 | 12.748% | $154.7805 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.38 | 8.299% | $237.5863 | $237.59 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.92 | 6.569% | $108.6151 | $108.62 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.73 | 9.715% | $261.9226 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.29 | 10.301% | $227.5399 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.44 | 9.313% | $244.249 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.69 | $1,419.9969 | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 | $1,419.90 | |