| 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 | $176.36 | 5.105% | $185.3632 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.54 | 12.248% | $209.3874 | $209.39 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.58 | 9.298% | $94.6302 | $94.63 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.84 | 10.224% | $122.1723 | $122.17 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.28 | 9.190% | $238.3399 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.77 | 11.278% | $237.879 | $237.88 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.88 | 12.127% | $191.6026 | $191.60 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.25 | $1,279.3746 | $1,279.37 | $1,279.40 | $1,279.40 | |