| 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 | $185.71 | 11.258% | $206.6172 | $206.62 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.33 | 5.365% | $122.5711 | $122.57 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.83 | 3.108% | $258.6258 | $258.63 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.68 | 9.663% | $154.2739 | $154.27 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.81 | 7.870% | $54.8087 | $54.81 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.69 | 4.546% | $173.2223 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.53 | 7.183% | $208.5031 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.58 | $1,178.6221 | $1,178.62 | $1,178.55 | $1,178.60 | |