| 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 | $171.79 | 8.794% | $186.8972 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.59 | 13.628% | $232.4715 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.66 | 5.579% | $126.3358 | $126.34 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.55 | 5.215% | $252.0425 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.42 | 7.452% | $247.5909 | $247.59 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.27 | 4.852% | $98.844 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.74 | 5.138% | $74.3746 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.02 | $1,218.5565 | $1,218.55 | $1,218.55 | $1,218.50 | |