| 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 | $174.69 | 5.545% | $184.3766 | $184.38 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.94 | 13.184% | $152.7305 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.36 | 12.626% | $187.3646 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.44 | 10.541% | $120.9761 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.57 | 9.425% | $67.373 | $67.37 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.53 | 13.653% | $281.3253 | $281.33 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.94 | 8.208% | $58.3674 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.47 | $1,052.5135 | $1,052.52 | $1,052.55 | $1,052.60 | |