| 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 | $172.35 | 8.625% | $187.2152 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.49 | 4.839% | $254.2241 | $254.22 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.89 | 6.268% | $180.5387 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.52 | 4.756% | $205.8665 | $205.87 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.33 | 5.670% | $74.3177 | $74.32 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.56 | 6.407% | $84.6574 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.40 | 12.682% | $258.4925 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.54 | $1,245.3121 | $1,245.32 | $1,245.25 | $1,245.30 | |