| 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 | $176.79 | 3.751% | $183.4214 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.58 | 8.202% | $247.3281 | $247.33 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.69 | 12.266% | $153.4564 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.27 | 8.648% | $177.3896 | $177.39 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.78 | 9.144% | $228.9623 | $228.96 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.81 | 10.435% | $264.8342 | $264.83 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.43 | 13.716% | $84.6388 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.35 | $1,340.0308 | $1,340.03 | $1,340.05 | $1,340.00 | |