| 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 | $173.84 | 6.537% | $185.2039 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.70 | 8.197% | $259.3482 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.88 | 8.381% | $207.9615 | $207.96 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.64 | 8.832% | $219.4488 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.98 | 5.695% | $16.8901 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.72 | 13.628% | $153.0796 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.40 | 10.567% | $217.1536 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.16 | $1,259.0857 | $1,259.08 | $1,259.10 | $1,259.10 | |