| 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 | $178.93 | 4.639% | $187.2306 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.72 | 9.278% | $249.9406 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.72 | 4.345% | $32.0548 | $32.05 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.47 | 8.243% | $120.6585 | $120.66 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.83 | 6.544% | $229.9539 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.44 | 4.762% | $235.1278 | $235.13 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.85 | 3.827% | $159.7378 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.96 | $1,214.7040 | $1,214.70 | $1,214.75 | $1,214.70 | |