| 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 | $170.40 | 9.417% | $186.4466 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.26 | 12.679% | $253.8207 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.42 | 12.526% | $111.8733 | $111.87 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.43 | 8.253% | $248.3649 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.62 | 9.634% | $120.1808 | $120.18 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.33 | 10.422% | $225.6253 | $225.63 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.47 | 5.721% | $228.8542 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.93 | $1,375.1658 | $1,375.16 | $1,375.15 | $1,375.20 | |