| 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 | $171.71 | 8.665% | $186.5887 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.86 | 7.119% | $235.5118 | $235.51 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.91 | 4.281% | $217.8534 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.77 | 8.804% | $33.479 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.35 | 4.532% | $53.6772 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.41 | 3.867% | $260.0934 | $260.09 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.37 | 9.255% | $261.5237 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.38 | $1,248.7272 | $1,248.72 | $1,248.75 | $1,248.80 | |