| 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 | $173.84 | 7.245% | $186.4347 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.92 | 8.659% | $12.9522 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.86 | 9.396% | $139.8737 | $139.87 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.71 | 4.711% | $214.3539 | $214.35 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.72 | 8.398% | $251.1798 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.81 | 6.371% | $251.8972 | $251.90 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.51 | 6.816% | $251.5624 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.37 | $1,308.2539 | $1,308.24 | $1,308.25 | $1,308.40 | |