| 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 | $186.98 | 8.814% | $203.4604 | $203.46 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.32 | 5.597% | $167.1812 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.49 | 6.175% | $259.5873 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.31 | 9.381% | $261.7597 | $261.76 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.81 | 3.767% | $97.3438 | $97.34 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.99 | 3.709% | $37.3249 | $37.32 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.34 | 6.437% | $246.2314 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.24 | $1,272.8887 | $1,272.88 | $1,272.90 | $1,272.90 | |