| 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 | $159.92 | 8.428% | $173.3981 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.63 | 11.763% | $275.6411 | $275.64 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.67 | 3.137% | $39.8831 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.39 | 12.756% | $139.1296 | $139.13 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.79 | 9.498% | $217.6711 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.46 | 4.869% | $181.9058 | $181.91 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.42 | 13.322% | $246.3847 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.28 | $1,274.0135 | $1,274.01 | $1,274.05 | $1,274.00 | |