| 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 | $173.35 | 8.622% | $188.2962 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.97 | 13.825% | $229.8924 | $229.89 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.75 | 4.503% | $206.6547 | $206.65 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.61 | 12.314% | $130.9694 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.93 | 3.405% | $249.1337 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.71 | 6.103% | $45.3166 | $45.32 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.29 | 8.400% | $251.8024 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.61 | $1,302.0654 | $1,302.06 | $1,302.05 | $1,302.10 | |