| 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 | $170.30 | 9.492% | $186.4649 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.86 | 10.372% | $187.4779 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.74 | 5.220% | $252.2544 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.55 | 6.429% | $265.5936 | $265.59 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.73 | 12.337% | $95.1831 | $95.18 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.39 | 5.268% | $129.8902 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.84 | 7.283% | $214.3943 | $214.39 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.41 | $1,331.2584 | $1,331.24 | $1,331.30 | $1,331.40 | |