| 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 | $149.60 | 12.874% | $168.8595 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.70 | 12.638% | $248.5921 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.62 | 6.700% | $189.5205 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.43 | 5.542% | $180.9307 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.87 | 3.834% | $145.2326 | $145.23 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.62 | 9.299% | $88.1169 | $88.12 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.59 | 7.196% | $250.3991 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.43 | $1,271.6514 | $1,271.65 | $1,271.65 | $1,271.60 | |