| 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 | $173.57 | 6.396% | $184.6715 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.74 | 13.687% | $179.3299 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.84 | 12.308% | $265.9903 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.42 | 7.510% | $236.9735 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.51 | 13.400% | $142.3283 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.98 | 3.824% | $126.6445 | $126.64 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.94 | 6.362% | $115.8708 | $115.87 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.00 | $1,251.8088 | $1,251.80 | $1,251.80 | $1,251.80 | |