| 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 | $164.79 | 12.173% | $184.8499 | $184.85 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.54 | 11.440% | $135.4442 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.88 | 9.868% | $98.7494 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.73 | 8.395% | $166.6356 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.42 | 8.590% | $218.722 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.50 | 3.698% | $259.7635 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.44 | 7.526% | $187.5684 | $187.57 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.30 | $1,251.7330 | $1,251.73 | $1,251.70 | $1,251.60 | |