| 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 | $236.51 | 4.362% | $246.8266 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.94 | 3.820% | $179.5463 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.46 | 9.168% | $97.6617 | $97.66 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.72 | 7.748% | $116.0661 | $116.07 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.85 | 6.672% | $201.4501 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.65 | 3.627% | $130.2073 | $130.21 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.37 | 6.410% | $216.406 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.50 | $1,188.1641 | $1,188.18 | $1,188.15 | $1,188.20 | |