| 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 | $176.60 | 5.489% | $186.2936 | $186.29 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.87 | 7.416% | $115.8696 | $115.87 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.41 | 4.351% | $164.2589 | $164.26 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.30 | 6.752% | $109.2073 | $109.21 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.81 | 11.783% | $280.3629 | $280.36 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.51 | 9.364% | $14.7751 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.44 | 9.600% | $237.2182 | $237.22 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.94 | $1,107.9856 | $1,107.99 | $1,107.95 | $1,108.10 | |