| 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 | $174.69 | 5.258% | $183.8752 | $183.88 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.88 | 13.562% | $284.9043 | $284.90 | $284.90 | $284.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.69 | 4.515% | $130.3198 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.39 | 7.275% | $179.5676 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.32 | 13.536% | $261.4961 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.96 | 9.801% | $8.7402 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.35 | 11.238% | $260.6863 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.28 | $1,309.5895 | $1,309.60 | $1,309.60 | $1,309.60 | |