| 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 | $184.50 | 11.860% | $206.3817 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.95 | 5.863% | $167.2106 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.73 | 5.494% | $32.4183 | $32.42 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.96 | 8.257% | $250.0304 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.73 | 13.859% | $261.5683 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.67 | 8.387% | $58.1713 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.29 | 4.754% | $168.9577 | $168.96 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.83 | $1,144.7383 | $1,144.74 | $1,144.70 | $1,144.80 | |